Alvin F. Burkett, MSgt USAF (Ret)
January 6, 1938 – October 19, 2024
86
Preceded in death by parents Paul Dewey and Mary Margaret (Fochtman) Burkett; son Philip Alvin Burkett; brothers John Philip Burkett, Joseph P. Burkett, Paul L. Burkett, Edmund L. Burkett; sisters Mary Grace Burkett, and Anna Louise Miller; grandson Nicholas James Paul Harris; great grandson Oliver James Van Dyke.
Survived by wife of 67 years Susan “Sue” (Habersack) Burkett; daughter Mary Ann Burkett; son John E. Burkett; daughter Diane M. (Burkett) Scott (Stephen); grandchildren Melissa Sue (Harris) Palmer (Devin), Jacob T. Van Dyke (Jennifer Corder), Luke A. Van Dyke, Marcia E. Van Dyke, Jacquelyn K. (Allison) Rico, Stephanie M. (Allison) Cooper, Joseph P. Allison (Savannah Pokorski); great grandchildren Esmé and Isla Palmer, Tyler, Logan, Mason, and Simon Van Dyke, Makenzie Currin, Spencer, Ariana, and Elijah Rico, Kay Lynn, Lillian, and Anthony Cooper, and Magnolia Allison; brother Fred Burkett (Kitty); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 10:00-11:00 a.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 2302 Crawford Street, Bellevue, Nebraska followed by
Memorial Mass: at 11:00 a.m.
Military Honors: Offutt AFB Honor Guard
To view a live broadcast of the service, click the link below.
In lieu of flowers, memorials: Nebraska Humane Society / www.nehumanesociety.org; Wounded Warrior Project / www.woundedwarriorproject.org / Hillcrest Hospice
5 Comments
Thank you for being an awesome dad. You taught me so much about electronics, building the TV from Heathkit, to changing the Starter in the Vega. You handed me the book and you can do it. Your faith in my capabilities was unmeasurable. It was an honor taking care of you the past 2 weeks in my home. May you rest easy that mom is well cared for and keep showing us signs you are with us.
Your loving daughter “Squirrel”
You raised us to be respectful adults. You did a job “Well Done” you lived your dash for 86 years! I Love You Dad! Till we meet again. Your baby girl Diane (Frog) Scott
Rest in Heavenly peace Alvin. You were kind to Walt and I and loved the Lord so much. Also, thank you so very much for your dedicated service to our country. Prayers for Sue and the rest of your family for comfort and strength. Walt and Teresa
Rest in peace sir. You were a fine man, a loyal patriot and a good provider. Thank you for your service and may your family gather with the comfort of cherished memories.
10/25 was their 67th anniversary. Thank you for your kind words.
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