Carol Ellen Burkhard's Obituary
Carol E. Burkhard died in her home Monday, May 1, 2017.She leaves behind her son, Brian Burkhard; her daughter, Carrie (Burkhard) Dunn; her grandson, Maklobe Bartlett; her brother, Bruce Broding; her sister, Betty (Broding) Luceigh, nieces, nephews; and of course many friends.Carol was born February 8, 1942 in Dallas, TX to Robert and Catherine Broding. She grew up in Tulsa, OK where she graduated with the Class of 1960 from Edison High School. She continued her education at Oklahoma State University and was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She furthered her education at St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. Carol served as an R.N. for many years at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Even after retiring, she had a passion for her skills. You can take the woman out of nursing, but you can’t take the nurse out of the woman.While giving flu shots, Carol met her husband Charles Burkhard. They married in 1968 and raised two children. They were both active members of St. Pius X Catholic Church and both volunteered at “Neighbor for Neighbor”. They shared time together as dance partners of the Memorial Squares dance club. In their retirement, they traveled some and worked on home projects.Carol had many hobbies and talents. In her younger years, she spent endless hours riding her horse. Later, she became a talented crafter, often painting and sewing and displaying her pieces around the house. She very much enjoyed working in the yard and was very proud of her flower beds.Throughout her life, Carol poured her time into the church and community in various capacities and enjoyed the company of others. She kept active through multiple social groups including a swim group, a walking group, and a bridge club. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She will be missed.A service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at St Pius X Catholic Church located at 1727 S. 75th E Ave, Tulsa, OK. There will also be a Rosary held Tuesday evening, May 9 at 7 P.M. at the same location.
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