"Jewel and Family, Sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love Brad and Terri"
In loving memory of
Howard Gorden Burkland
November 4, 2010
Howard Gorden Burkland, age 55, of Brunswick, Missouri died Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
He was born May 4, 1955 at Centerville the son of Howard and Anna Gorden Burkland. He graduated from Moulton-Udell High School. Moulton, Iowa. He was married to Rhonda Rigg Vink and later divorced, he later married Cathy Wilhite Hansen and later divorced. Gorden first started out his career as the janitor at the Udell School, then worked for Baxter Box Factory and Iowa Steel and Wire. His true calling was with the railroad. He worked for Norfolk and Southern Railroad for 35 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Gorden was an avid gun collector and attended gun shows every weekend. He also loved to travel. He was a member of Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Surviving are 5 children Eric Burkland of Pella, Iowa, Mollee Burkland of Moulton, Meggan Burkland of Muscatine, Josh Hansen of Plant City, FL, Ben Hansen of Moulton, Iowa, grandchildren Andrew and Paige Burkland of Pella, sisters Agnes (Jim) Bear of Waterloo, Jewel (Larry) Thompson of Moulton, Rick (Becky) Burkland of Udell and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Anna, grandparents Lester and Lola (Boyer) Gorden, Irene Horstman, Albert and Maurine (Terpening) Burkland.
Funeral services will be held 10AM Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church in Centerville with Pastors Robert Pick and Brian Hargrave officiating. Friends may call all day Monday at Lange Funeral Home, Centerville with the family present from 6-8PM.
Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Unionville, IA. A memorial has been established to Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church and may be left at the Lange Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.langefh.com
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"My thoughts and prayers are with the family during your loss. Gorden was a very good friend when in school. Sorry I haven't seen him in a very long time he will be missed."
"Dear Burkland family, I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of all of you and will be praying for God's comfort during this time. Love to all of you. Jean Beeler"
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I was his neighbor. He brought me and the kids treats all the time and helped me out with them. I was shocked to have heard the news. I will greatly miss him! He was a very nice and sweet man. I had seen him that Monday and took him some goodies. I will treasure the memories. Love Hope, Bryce, and Brandy"
"I am so sorry for your loss. Gorden was special to alot of us. He has called me lil sis for years, he called my parents mom and dad. He was family to us. He was always there to help when needed he always had a smile for you. He would put his arm on your shoulder and squeeze you when you needed it. he always had the perfect timing on that. he has a special place in our hearts and will be forever missed. may god bless your family. "
"Burkland Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Rich worked on the N&S railroad and before retirement, he saw Gordon every day in Brunswick. I went to school with Gordon, and finally saw him a year ago after not seeing him since I graduated from High School. He was the nicest person, and we will miss him. Rich & Deanna Duley"
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family during your loss. Gorden was a very nice guy. He was welcomed in my family as a family member. He will be sadly missed. "