Vickie Burk

Vickie Burk

Vickie Burk
January 6, 1949 – June 17, 2021
Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 72

Vickie Burk, 72, of Oskaloosa passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Vickie was born on January 6, 1949 in Knoxville, Iowa, the daughter of Robert “Bus” and Pauline (Abel) McKinney.

Vickie attended high school in Knoxville.

In 1970 she was united in marriage to Larry Burk in Pleasantville, Iowa.

Vickie was a homemaker for most of her life, taking care of her family and her home. After raising her children, Vickie worked as an in-home care worker for the elderly. She also was employed at Iowa Beef and Monroe Plastics for a time.

Family was the center of Vickie’s life, especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with everyone at family gatherings and getting some time away on her “get outs” with Larry and other members of her family.

Her family includes her husband of over 50 years, Larry Burk of Oskaloosa; her children: Paula Eddy of California, John (& Marilyn) Isley of Gibson, Iowa, Michael (& Kimberly) Burk of Panama City, Florida, Jody Gundrum, Matthew (& Melissa) Burk, Justin Burk and Amanda Burk all of Oskaloosa; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; her siblings: David (& Eldrid) McKinney of Pershing, Iowa, Jerry (& Louise) McKinney of Knoxville, Iowa, Carol (& Jimmay) Evans of Oskaloosa and Brenda Lewis of Oskaloosa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Pauline McKinney; a child in infancy; a granddaughter, Sierra Burk; a grandson, Joseph Eddy; three brothers: Jimmy McKinney, Mike McKinney, and Ron McKinney; and two sisters, Patricia “Pat” Marconi and Joyce McKinney.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 21, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Jeff Comstock officiating.
As was Vickie’s wish, her body will be cremated after the funeral service and a private family burial will take place at Marysville Cemetery at a later date. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 20, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with the family present from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel Sunday afternoon to greet friends and relatives.
Memorials may be made to Larry Burk.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Vickie Burk please visit the Bates Funeral Chapel Sympathy Store.

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