Burke
Beauford "Boots" Burke, 73, of Grove City passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1935, in Oil Springs, KY, daughter of the late George and Rushia Jackson Blanton. In addition to her parents, Boots was preceded in death by her brothers, George Jr., Tony and Carl Blanton; sisters, Kathleen Fairchild, Jewell Salyer and Garnett Turner. She enjoyed cooking, decorating and arts and crafts. Boots retired from GM with over 30 years of service. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Ray Burke; son, Barry (Marlene) Utzinger; daughter, Sherry (Frank) Butcher; brothers, Kernie (Ruth), Chalmer (Eddie Jane), Dorsey (Opal), Donald Ray and Ronald Blanton; sister, Juanita Rhinehart; grandchildren, Brandon and Chance Clay, Jason and Amanda Utzinger; great grandson, Trevor Utzinger. Visitation will be Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway Grove City. Funeral service will be Friday, June 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grove City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HomeReach Hospice c/o Ohio Health Foundation, 180 E. Broad St Columbus, OH 43215.