Vance Eugene Burdick, age 75, of LeBoeuf Township, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at his home on Mystic Road after a long illness. Born in Cambridge Springs on September 10, 1933, he was a son of the late Herbert L. and Dorothy E. Hites Burdick.
A 1951 graduate of Waterford High School, Vance went to work for GTE and then Verizon and retired in 1993 after 40 years of employment. For many years he served as a LeBoeuf Township Supervisor. He and his wife enjoyed camping and traveling in their motorhome, and were members of the Three Rivers Winnies and the Lake Erie Tri-State Club. Vance enjoyed fishing at his pond.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James L. Burdick.
Vance will be sadly missed by his many friends and his family, including his loving and devoted wife, Karen Pal Burdick; two sons, Jerry Burdick and wife Juanita of LeBoeuf Twp., and David Snyder and wife Beryl of Kirtland, OH; seven daughters, Beverly Senyo, and Roberta Bish and husband David, all of Union City, Karen Moody and husband William of Clymer, NY, Kimberly Michael and husband Gregory of Union City, Janet Skelton and husband Emmer of Cambridge Springs, Dixie Schaefer and husband Jack of East Springfield, and Betti Lohse of Millcreek; also, three sisters, Marjorie Jones of Largo, FL, Marlene Weilacher of Corry, and Mary Ehrhart and husband Wallace of Union City, and 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Saturday from 11:00am until the time of the funeral at 1:00pm. Officiating will be Pastor David Bousquet of Cranesville Bible Church. Interment will follow at Waterford Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Vance’s daughter and caregiver, Betti Lohse for her special loving care.
Karen,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family from my dad (Barry Burdick) and my family. Vance had a long struggle and you took such wonderful care of him, no husband could ask for more. May you know you are in our prayers and will continue to be. Wish we could be there for the service but due to my dad’s illness we cannot.
With love and prayers,
Stephanie Burdick-Heiple & Family, and Barry Burdick
Hello Karen,
I’ve lost your home address and email address but I wanted to send our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your husband. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
With our Love, Sympathy, and Prayers, Betty Krcal Jacques
Dear Karen,
We are sorry to read of Vance’s passing. We really enjoyed the campouts when you and Vance were able to come. Please accept our condolences.
With Sympathy,
Don and Velma Koebley