Dorothea "Dot' Burkhart
Newton Kansan
Dorothea "Dot" Burkhart, 81,
of Newton died Wednesday (Aug. 4, 2010) at Kidron Bethel Health Care
in North Newton.
She was born on Feb. 10, 1929, in
Newton to Sarah (Unruh) and John Frey.
Dorothea Burkhart reflected Christ in
every part of her life. She loved her Savior and those around her
with the Savior's love - it showed on her face. Her big smile, bright
eyes and infectious laugh revealed the kind, gentle spirit and quiet
joy within her.
Dorothea, or "Dot" as she was
known to friends and family alike, made it a twice-daily practice of
reading God's word. She prayed throughout the day. Much of her
prayer-life centered on her beloved children and three grandchildren.
She took special pride and joy in her granddaughters Meredith,
Lilibeth and Melissa. We, her children, will miss her intercessory
prayers and remember well, as children, finding Mom on her knees
before God.
Dot, like many, faced exceptional
hardship and loss throughout her life. Two daughters went to be with
the Lord early in their lives - one at 3 and one at 23 years of age.
Her husband, Ford, was taken to be with God four years ago. In every
situation, she trusted in God and turned to Him for strength and
comfort. We never once saw her point us anywhere but to God, His
substitutionary death in our place for salvation, and The Word as
basis for hope and life.
Dot is rejoicing in the presence of her
Creator and Savior Jesus Christ.
Survivors include her son, Tim and
Kristin Burkhart of Newton; daughter, Denise Barkley of Wellsville;
and granddaughters, Meredith Burkhart, Lilibeth Burkhart and Melissa
Barkley-Broadhurst.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ford Burkhart; parents; brothers, Walt, Dave, Arnold, Kenny
and Ewald; and sisters, Viola Peterson and Eleanor Henry.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m.
Friday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton with family receiving
friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Charles West of
the church officiating.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.
Contributions may be made to First
Church of the Nazarene.
