Neva Burdick

Stoughton- Neva Burdick, age 85, died on Sunday, July 6, 2008.  She was born in Stephenson County, Illinois on July 14, 1922, the daughter of Frank and Anna Schramm.  Neva was united in marriage on June 22, 1947 to David Livingston Burdick.  She was employed as an x-ray technician for many years at Woodward Governor in Rockford, IL.  In 1990 she and her husband moved to Vennevoll in Stoughton.  Neva was currently a member of the Stoughton United Methodist Church and a former member of Third Presbyterian Church in Rockford.  She was also a former board member of the Severson Dells Environmental Education Foundation, and since moving to Stoughton, was a volunteer and promoter for the Skaalen community.  Neva is survived by many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David, in 1993; her sister and best friend, Evelyn Heitz and her forever friend, Faye Keister, both in 2007.  A celebration of Neva's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Skaalen Chapel, 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton.  A gathering of friends and family will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service Monday.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Skaalen Sunset Home, 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI, 53589.  Neva, we thank you for all of your love, support, generosity, nurturing, quick wit, and sage advice throughout our lives.