Dorothea “Elaine” Burroughs, 91, of Baker Street, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 8:15 p.m. in the loving care of her daughters.
Elaine was born on September 11, 1921, in Walkerton, Indiana to Albert Ray and Nancy (Masterman) Barden. She graduated from LaPaz High School in 1939 and attended beauty school shortly after graduation.
On August 29, 1945, she married Albert “Bud” Edward Burroughs in Teegarden, Indiana. They met while working at Price’s Steak House in the early 1940s. They enjoyed 46 years of a loving marriage. She owned and ran Elaine’s Beauty Service for 36 years retiring in 1986. Elaine was a member of the Plymouth Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed antiquing and loved going shopping with her girls. Elaine was known for her beautiful handwriting and crescent rolls.
Elaine is survived by her daughters, Janice (Jerry) Waletzko of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Jeanne Burroughs of Indianapolis, and two grandsons, Christopher and Chad Hindman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bud, brother, Arthur Barden, and sisters, Mildred Conner and Ruth Eastland.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.
Funeral services will at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013, with Rev. Ruth Yoder officiating. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service in the church.
Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center St. Plymouth, IN 46563, the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545 or the American Heart Association, 7612 W. County Line Rd., Grovertown, IN 46531.
Margie Pixey says
Elaine was a very dear woman. I had the pleasure of visiting and praying with her while staying with us at Catherine Kasper Life Center. Her eyes were so gentle and she was a very dignified woman who appreciated life; giving her all. Her physical pain and suffering are now finished as she celebrates with that crown of eternal glory and love with our Creator. We will remember Elaine and hold you each in our prayers.
Sympathy and prayers,
The CKLC residents, staff, & PHJC Sisters
Margie Pixey
Chaplain & Pastoral Coordianator
Catherine Kapser Life Center
Donaldson, IN
Cecilia LeBlanc says
Dear Jan and Jeanne,
I am so sad about the passing of you beautiful mother. Elaine\’s reputation for dignity and strength obviously lives in both of you. Your efforts on your mom\’s behalf over the past several months have been a great example to all of us. Your mom brought two fabulous educators into this world. The enormous number of students you have effected have indirectly benefited from Elaine\’s grace. I am grateful that my brother had the joy of caring about this wonderful lady whom he admired so deeply. I know both of you see yourselves as fortunate to have had a mother you could share so much joy with. May the memories of all the fun you had together help carry though this difficult time. The world is a better place because Elaine was here: I know this because I have the privilege of having one her daughters for a sister-in-law. Sincerely, Cia
Cecilia LeBlanc says
Dear Jan,
I wish I could find words to let you know how sad I am for your loss. Please accept my apology for not being able to be there to show support for you, Jeanne and Jerry. Thank you for being the example that you are. You worked so tirelessly on you mom\’s behalf.
I\’ll be in GF often this year. Please let me help you with things you need done to catch-up on what you had to leave while you were caring for you mom. Seriously.
Sincerely,
Cia
Sherry Perkins says
Jeanne, I\’m so sorry. If you need anything, please let me know. I will keep you and your family in prayers. Sherry
June (Halt) Ansley says
I knew your mother well. She was a good friend of mine from childhood; we used to walk to each other\’s house to visit, and we graduated together from high school. My husband was in the Air Force, and even though we moved around I wrote to her for many years, and have thought of her often. I know she\’s in a much better place, with no pain or suffering.
Evelyn Gearries says
Jeanne:
I will be praying for your comfort and strength for your family during this difficult time.
I know that God will sustain you during this period of great loss.
John Marshall says
Jeannie and family,
Your mother must have been a very special person to have a daughter as wonderful as you!! Please accept my condolances and best wishes at this difficult time.
My best,
John Marshall
Renee Greene says
Jeanne, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep all those beautiful memories of your mother close to your heart and she will always be near you.
Let me know if I can do anything for you here at school.
Renee Greene
Gary says
Janice & Jeanne:
So sorry Lynn & I cannot be there with you. Aunt Elaine was always around for our family and it pains me deeply that I cannot say good bye in person. She was special person, especially to Mom.
I sincerely believe that they are now together and are catching up.
Will be thinking of you both. Take good care.
Mike Umbaugh says
Jeanne
On this day of my mother\’s funeral I\’m saddened to learn of your loss. I hope your memories of your mom will sustain and comfort you and Janice.
Mike Umbaugh
Myra Waletzko says
Dear Jeanne, Jan, Jerry, Chris and Chad,
I am so sad about the loose of your Mom and Grandmother.
You have many happy things to remember about her.
She is now in a place with no suffering.
Sincerely,
Myra
Myra Waletzko says
Dear Jan,
I\’m thinking about you.
Love,
Myra
Robin Martin LeBlanc says
Leslie Solarski says
Jan – We are so sorry to hear about your mother. It will be the little things you remember…the smiles, the laughter. Although its hard right now, these little things will help push away your pain and bring the smiles back again. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Ed and Leslie
Kathy Qualley says
Jan and Jerry,
we are saddened to hear of your loss.
May the love of your family and friends carry you through.
With deepest sympathy,
Kathy, Jerry, Rachel & Sara Qualley
Altie says
I am sorry to hear of Elaine\’s passing. She was a kind lady and i enjoyed our visits while she cut my hair and my childrens hair.
Altie & family
Diane Solarski says
Jan and Jerry, Our sympathies are with you at this sad time. Your sister called and told us about your mom. She said that she was going to be coming home soon, and that she would call when we could get together at your mom\’s house. Our condolences are with you at this time. The Solarski Family.
Margie Pixey says
Elaine was a very dear woman. I had the pleasure of visiting and praying with her while staying with us at Catherine Kasper Life Center. Her eyes were so gentle and she was a very dignified woman who appreciated life; giving her all. Her physical pain and suffering are now finished as she celebrates with that crown of eternal glory and love with our Creator. We will remember Elaine and hold you each in our prayers.
Sympathy and prayers,
The CKLC residents, staff, & PHJC Sisters
Margie Pixey
Chaplain & Pastoral Coordianator
Catherine Kapser Life Center
Donaldson, IN
Cecilia LeBlanc says
Dear Jan and Jeanne,
I am so sad about the passing of you beautiful mother. Elaine\’s reputation for dignity and strength obviously lives in both of you. Your efforts on your mom\’s behalf over the past several months have been a great example to all of us. Your mom brought two fabulous educators into this world. The enormous number of students you have effected have indirectly benefited from Elaine\’s grace. I am grateful that my brother had the joy of caring about this wonderful lady whom he admired so deeply. I know both of you see yourselves as fortunate to have had a mother you could share so much joy with. May the memories of all the fun you had together help carry though this difficult time. The world is a better place because Elaine was here: I know this because I have the privilege of having one her daughters for a sister-in-law. Sincerely, Cia
Cecilia LeBlanc says
Dear Jan,
I wish I could find words to let you know how sad I am for your loss. Please accept my apology for not being able to be there to show support for you, Jeanne and Jerry. Thank you for being the example that you are. You worked so tirelessly on you mom\’s behalf.
I\’ll be in GF often this year. Please let me help you with things you need done to catch-up on what you had to leave while you were caring for you mom. Seriously.
Sincerely,
Cia
Sherry Perkins says
Jeanne, I\’m so sorry. If you need anything, please let me know. I will keep you and your family in prayers. Sherry
June (Halt) Ansley says
I knew your mother well. She was a good friend of mine from childhood; we used to walk to each other\’s house to visit, and we graduated together from high school. My husband was in the Air Force, and even though we moved around I wrote to her for many years, and have thought of her often. I know she\’s in a much better place, with no pain or suffering.
Evelyn Gearries says
Jeanne:
I will be praying for your comfort and strength for your family during this difficult time.
I know that God will sustain you during this period of great loss.
John Marshall says
Jeannie and family,
Your mother must have been a very special person to have a daughter as wonderful as you!! Please accept my condolances and best wishes at this difficult time.
My best,
John Marshall
Renee Greene says
Jeanne, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep all those beautiful memories of your mother close to your heart and she will always be near you.
Let me know if I can do anything for you here at school.
Renee Greene
Gary says
Janice & Jeanne:
So sorry Lynn & I cannot be there with you. Aunt Elaine was always around for our family and it pains me deeply that I cannot say good bye in person. She was special person, especially to Mom.
I sincerely believe that they are now together and are catching up.
Will be thinking of you both. Take good care.
Mike Umbaugh says
Jeanne
On this day of my mother\’s funeral I\’m saddened to learn of your loss. I hope your memories of your mom will sustain and comfort you and Janice.
Mike Umbaugh
Myra Waletzko says
Dear Jeanne, Jan, Jerry, Chris and Chad,
I am so sad about the loose of your Mom and Grandmother.
You have many happy things to remember about her.
She is now in a place with no suffering.
Sincerely,
Myra
Myra Waletzko says
Dear Jan,
I\’m thinking about you.
Love,
Myra
Robin Martin LeBlanc says
Leslie Solarski says
Jan – We are so sorry to hear about your mother. It will be the little things you remember…the smiles, the laughter. Although its hard right now, these little things will help push away your pain and bring the smiles back again. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Ed and Leslie
Kathy Qualley says
Jan and Jerry,
we are saddened to hear of your loss.
May the love of your family and friends carry you through.
With deepest sympathy,
Kathy, Jerry, Rachel & Sara Qualley
Altie says
I am sorry to hear of Elaine\’s passing. She was a kind lady and i enjoyed our visits while she cut my hair and my childrens hair.
Altie & family
Diane Solarski says
Jan and Jerry, Our sympathies are with you at this sad time. Your sister called and told us about your mom. She said that she was going to be coming home soon, and that she would call when we could get together at your mom\’s house. Our condolences are with you at this time. The Solarski Family.