1920
Clyde
2011
Clyde Burrus
June 3, 1920 — March 5, 2011
Clyde Burrus, 90, of Moline, died Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to TelecomPioneers Charitable Foundation to purchase shoes for needy children.
Clyde was born on June 3, 1920 in Hurdland, Missouri to Joseph and Maude Kiger Burrus. He married Lois Marjorie Trusler on May 29, 1948 in Silvis.
Clyde graduated from Baring High School. He was a decorated WWII Veteran with the Army Air Corps having received two bronze stars. He was a Staff Sergeant with the 9th Fighter Squad that flew over Japan. He was employed with Illinois Bell for 30 years. Clyde was a charter member of Aldersgate Methodist Church where he was active as a Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent. He was also active with the men's group where he served many dinners and helped with Meals On Wheels. Since 1930 he was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball.
Survivors
Wife Lois
Children JoAnn (Timothy) Hull
Bill (Debbie) Burrus
Janice (Stephen) Luchner
7 Grandchildren Lisa Durbin, Scott Burrus, Dan Burrus, David Burrus, Tony Luchner,
Nathaniel Luchner and Jessica Langford.
3 Great Grandchildren Samantha Durbin, Joshua Durbin, and Ava Langford
Sister Clara B. Huffaker
Sister-in-law Nita Burrus
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Online condolences may be expressed to Clyde's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to TelecomPioneers Charitable Foundation to purchase shoes for needy children.
Clyde was born on June 3, 1920 in Hurdland, Missouri to Joseph and Maude Kiger Burrus. He married Lois Marjorie Trusler on May 29, 1948 in Silvis.
Clyde graduated from Baring High School. He was a decorated WWII Veteran with the Army Air Corps having received two bronze stars. He was a Staff Sergeant with the 9th Fighter Squad that flew over Japan. He was employed with Illinois Bell for 30 years. Clyde was a charter member of Aldersgate Methodist Church where he was active as a Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent. He was also active with the men's group where he served many dinners and helped with Meals On Wheels. Since 1930 he was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball.
Survivors
Wife Lois
Children JoAnn (Timothy) Hull
Bill (Debbie) Burrus
Janice (Stephen) Luchner
7 Grandchildren Lisa Durbin, Scott Burrus, Dan Burrus, David Burrus, Tony Luchner,
Nathaniel Luchner and Jessica Langford.
3 Great Grandchildren Samantha Durbin, Joshua Durbin, and Ava Langford
Sister Clara B. Huffaker
Sister-in-law Nita Burrus
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Online condolences may be expressed to Clyde's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Thursday, March 10th, 2011, 10:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
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