Burle Christopherson
December 18, 1943 ~ February 12, 2014
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Burle Christopherson, 70, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 17, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Miller with Pastor Joseph Raleigh officiating. Burial followed in G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Burle Lloyd was born December 18, 1943 to Tilman and Joyce (Anderson) Christopherson in Miller. He attended graded school at Lincoln Country School in Glendale Township and high school in Miller and Ree Heights. On January 19, 1964, he married Charlotte Moody in Ree Heights. To this union, six children were born.
Throughout his life, he worked for various Hand County farmers, at Tri-State Insulation, Boyd Hats and did some truck driving. He loved working with animals. In his spare time, he enjoyed having coffee with friends and visiting.
Survivors include his six children: LaVerne Christopherson (special friend, Wendy Olson) of Yankton, Dawn (Darwin) Engelmann of Miller, Bonita (Kelly) Artz of Eden Prairie, MN, Michelle (Chris) Leisy of St. Lawrence, Burle (Sandy) Christopherson of Nicollet, MN and Tim (Shelby) Christopherson of Northglenn, CO; nine grandchildren; one sister, Wava (Mike) Arth of Milnor, ND; one sister-in-law, Marcene Christopherson of Miller; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers: Edwin, Randy (Mary) and Noel.
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Dear Charlotte & family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Just know that you are all in my thoughts. I always enjoyed talking with Burle, he was a special man, and he will be missed.
Holley
I’m sorry to hear about Burles passing. May your family have memories of the pleasant times during his life time. You are in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss-seems like it wasn’t that long ago-he was at the store visiting–my prayers and thoughts are with your family
My condolences on your loss Laverne
so sorry for your loss. will miss seeing him around and visiting with him.
Sorry for your loss. Terry and I remember the many fun times we had with you two
I went to Lincoln School with Burle,he was a good friend and I shared a lot of good times with the Christopherson family. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May happy memories and good times get you through this time of sorrow. With Sympathy
Ellen Kay Wagner
My prayers go out to the family of Burle!!! He will be greatly missed!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I’ll miss seeing and chatting with Burle. May God give you comfort and peace at this difficult time. XoxoX
Charlotte, Our Deepest Sympathy to the family. I remember when you lived next door to my Grandma Lottie and the kids were small. May God give you comfort during these difficult days.
Burle, we had some good times when we were young.
May the God of all comfort, continue to comfort you and your family during this difficult time. We all look forward to a time when death will be no more-Rev 21:4. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Happy Birthday Dad