In Remembrance Of
Esther Burleson
Esther G. Clark Burleson, age 85, passed away Oct. 14, 2018.
She was born in Baldwin, Iowa, Dec. 11, 1932 to Alva and Dorcas (Scow) Clark. She had twelve siblings. Esther married Scotty Burleson, also of Baldwin, Iowa, on May 31, 1949, but they later divorced. They had three children, Randa, Rebecca (deceased), and Kevin.
Esther was an elementary school teacher for over thirty years. She began her career in Iowa, then eventually moved to Gower, MO where she taught for twenty-two years, from 1978 until she retired in 2000. She earned her teaching degree from the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls, and later received a Master’s Degree from Northwest State University at Maryville, MO.
She loved teaching and dedicated herself to her students. She enjoyed music and teaching tricks to her parakeet, Captain B. Her family will remember her humor, her love, her generosity, her songs, her hugs, and her ready supply of Blue Bunny Mint Chip and/or Bunny Tracks flavored ice cream.
Esther was a devout believer and lived her convictions unapologetically. Prior to her illness, she attended Representatives of Christ Church in St. Joseph.
Esther is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Forest, Everett, Bud, Dorthea, Caroline, Carlyle, Floyd, Leon, Eugene, Sterling, and Gloria; her daughter, Rebecca, and a granddaughter, Angela Baldwin.
She is survived by her daughter, Randa (Harold) Arnett, of Arkansas City, KS, and her son, Kevin (Cheryl) Burleson of St. Joseph. She also leaves grandchildren, Christy Reed, Jeremy and Mathew Burleson, Jaylon Baldwin, Travis, Nate, and Thad Hunt, Michael, Samuel, Daniel, Benjamin, Jeremiah and Susan Arnett; and thirty-seven great-grandchildren.
Private Family Services will be held a later date. Inurnment: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Noyes Home in St. Joseph.
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Tawnya Roady Rechterman
Sorry for your loss, may you find strength through our Lord at this difficult time.
Tess Bethmann
Mrs. Burleson was one of my favorite teachers. She was so sweet and her belief in God showed through in her beautiful spirit. She gave me lots of memories about being kind to one another and to show compassion for those hurting. Im grateful to have been in her class at East Buchanan.
Cindy Crouse
I had the honor of teaching with Esther. She was such a sweet and devoted teacher. I’m so sorry for your loss. She touched many lives and I’m glad to have known her.
Emily Kerns-Myerd
Mrs Burleson was my third grade teacher. Im so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Jaclyn Foster Timm
Best teacher Ever!
Kathy Rhoad
Esther was a precious, sweet lady. It was a privilege to teach with her.
Cathy Bryson
So sorry for the loss of your mom and mother in law Kevin and Cheryl. My thoughts and condolences are with you and extended families.