Burdelle Arlene Stewart
December 4, 1919 - May 13, 2008
Obituary
Burdelle ‘Birdie’ Anderson Stewart
Born: Dec. 4, 1919 — Died: May 13, 2008
Burdelle was born in Polk County, Minnesota on Dec. 4th, 1919 and peacefully died at The Arbor Rose Adult Family Home in Tacoma, WA on May 13th, 2008
She is survived by sons Marlo Teresa Anderson of Algona, WA, Burdette Pat Anderson of Boulder, MT, daughters Phyllis James Nadeau of Port Orchard, WA, Arlene Smathers of Bonney Lake, WA and daughter-in-law, Virginia Anderson of Graham, WA and by her brother James Erickson of Redwood Valley, CA and sisters Norinda Snyder of Yelm, WA and Ramona Reid of Bemidju, MN. She was also the proud Grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Magnus Anderson and her second husband, Lester Stewart, her beloved sons, Joel Anderson of Graham, WA and David Anderson of Tukwila, WA.
Burdelle was a beautiful person who was loved by all who knew her and she will be missed with all ‘our’ hearts. She lived with grace, died with dignity and is now healed.
Services will be at Our Saviors Baptist Church, 701 S. 320th St., Federal Way, WA at 1PM on May 28th, 2008. A reception is to follow the church service.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship started, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.
I was blessed to meet Burdelle while volunteering in Federal Way, where she was often the highlight of my day. She was a wonderful woman in my estimation, and I always looked forward to visiting with her on Thursday mornings. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and her dear kitty Lily. Rest in Peace Birdie, we all look forward to seeing you again.
We will deeply miss you and all of the great times we had every time we were able to get to Washington. You really were a special woman and you will always be loved. We will cherish the times that we had with you.
Love Ken Kim Aren Corey and Nicole
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-contol are The Fruit of the Spirit and also best describe dear Burdelle. Everyone that knew her was blessed.
Mom, I dream about you at night and during the day I sometimes pick up the phone to call you -then I remember you are not there. It saddens me so and yet I would not wish your illness back for all the world. You are now healed and with the Lord as you always knew you would be. We all love you so, Mother. And we miss you with all our hearts.
We wish Birdie a peaceful trip to be with her Maker. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. We are sorry that we will miss the celebration of her life. Our prayers are with her and her family. With much love, Ramona Sorenson sister & Richard Riel brother in-law.
grandma birdie will be missed by us all, i hope she is with her lost loved ones, and i know she is with god now, so we should be happy for her no matter how hard it is for us.
As the grandmother of my dear friend Jamie I will always remember meeting her…what grace and soundness. What joy and sincere attention to each person in the midst of a house full of people. May her family far and near remember the One whom she trusted for comfort and be comforted in this loss.
Sincerely,
Grandma…I miss you so much already, especially with my birthday here, I miss not seeing a birthday card with “Grandma Birdie” written across it. I have so many wonderful memories, living with you many years ago, you taking me to school and I was so scared, spending nights at your house, you always having faith in me, knowing I would be “alright”. I am so thankful to God Grandma that I got to see you this past Mothers Day. You looked so beautiful and it is how I will always remember you. I have the memory of holding your hand and giving you a strong hug and kiss for the last time. You are in my heart Nana Birdie and there you will remain until I see you again. Love forever ~ Diane DeeDee
I met Birdie a few times at our church when she came with Phyllis. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her kind ways. My prayers are will her family. Birdie will truly be missed by them. She raised a wonderful daughter in my friend Phyllis. Wanda Wilson
My Gramzie was the best! She was so patient, kind, dignified, and sincere. She had grace and beauty beyond measure, and she was a true example of loving people unconditionally. I have always tried to live by her example, and have never regretted it. Her absence on earth will leave a tremendous hole in my life. Bye Gramz, I love you.
Grandma Birdie, I will never forget the night you shared alot of great stories with us, I will always keep them close to my heart. I love you and will miss you.