Obituary of Jessie Pearl Burhans

Jessie P. Burhans, formerly of the Town of Cloverland, gained her angel wings February 21st at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living/Memory Care at 82 years young.

She was preceded in death by husband Max, sisters Fern Miner, Betty Burhans and JoAnn Musser.  She is survived by her children Elizabeth Burhans, Maxine (Jay) Petite, Janet Coolidge, James (Linda) Burhans, Robert Burhans and Craig Musser; grandchildren Eric (Carrie) Saari, Nicole (Matt) Martin, Angel (Chad) Petite, Gerry (Autum) Petite, Wes Petite, Taylor (Lisi) O’Brien, Callie (Alan) Davis, Josh (Monica) Burhans, Sarah Burhans and Julia Burhans and great and great-great-grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearers are Eric Saari, Josh Burhans, Gerry Petite, Ed Burhans, Rich Burhans and Jim Streveler.

She worked at Douglas County Abstract and served on Maple School board. She was treasurer for Town of Cloverland, Old King School and Resthaven Cemetery for many years and was instrumental in setting up Senior Meals for the Brule area.  Mom loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and their families. Mom loved her flower gardens and crocheting her famous hot pads.  Mom also taught us to serve and volunteer in our community by helping others.

A Celebration of Life will be June 25th at Hope Lutheran Church, 2500 County Hwy B, (Oulu) Brule, WI. Visitation is one hour before the service at 11a.m. with lunch to follow. Committal is at RestHaven Cemetery on Highway 13.

One of the hardest parts caring for her with Dementia was learning to understand and navigate through it – Our two Mom’s: before Dementia and with Dementia.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts can be made to Jessie Burhans Memorial Scholarship which is set up at Northwood Technical College Foundation, 600 N. 21st Street, Superior, WI 54880 for individuals wanting to be caregivers for people with Dementia/ALZ.

We’ll always love you Mom and find peace knowing you are in Heaven dancing with Dad!