Clear Lake, Iowa Visitation will be held Thursday November 7, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.
Clear Lake, Iowa Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday November 8, 2024, at the Atrium at One Vision, 600 Glen Oaks, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 (formally Kinney Lindstrom Center, Opportunity Village); with Pastor Nick Wessling officiating. The family will host a luncheon following the service.
Glenwood, Iowa Visitation: Sunday, November, 10, 2024, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Elaine Milburn was born February 7, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Milburn Franklin and Zoe (Nelson) Knight. She grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in the class of 1958.
On May 20, 1961, she was united in marriage to Donald Burwell at her parents’ home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple made their home in Glenwood, Iowa where they welcomed and raised their two children, Mark and Lisa. Elaine was a highly regarded Residential and Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, working for Gammon Appraisals, where she built a successful career through her expertise and dedication.
In 2020, she relocated to Clear Lake to be closer to family and moved into Timbercrest Active Senior Living Apartments, where she flourished, making new friends and staying active in the Timbercrest community. Elaine enjoyed playing cards, and cherished her coffee time with friends. A lifelong dog lover, she especially adored her dogs, including multiple Schnauzers.
Elaine was a dedicated member of Grace United Methodist Church in Glenwood, Iowa, and after moving to Clear Lake, she attended River City Church with her family.
In 2021, Elaine experienced a profound spiritual revival when she rededicated her life to Christ and was baptized in the lake at Clear Lake.
Elaine is survived by her children, Mark (Pamela) Burwell, Lisa (Thomas) Bieber; grandchildren, Diana (David) Kempson, Stephanie Burwell, Joseph (Rochelle) Bieber, Matthew (Elizabeth) Bieber; great-grandchildren, Allison Kempson, Matthew Kempson, Kaden Bieber, Bailey Bieber along with baby boy Bieber arriving soon; along with nieces, nephews and many cousins. Preceding her in death were her parents Milburn Knight and Zoe (Paul) Barnes; husband, Donald Burwell and her sister, Kathleen Barnes.
Interment, Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed Proclaim Jesus, 3219 Van Ave. Forest City, Iowa 50436; which is her grandson Joseph’s ministry.
Arrangements for Elaine in Clear Lake, Iowa courtesy of Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com
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Prayers of comfort for the family.
Sending prayers to families of Mark Burwell, The Biber family, and grandson’s and their familles.
So sorry for your loss.
Mark & Lisa, I’m sorry for your loss & am thinking of both your mom & dad
Mark and Lisa, I’m so very sorry to hear this about your mom. She was such an amazing lady. I remember the good old days on the swimming team. We were all like family. I hope you find comfort and peace knowing that she is reunited with the love of her life now. I will be keeping you and your families in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark , Lisa and families ,
So very sorry for your loss,
Will always cherish the visits with your mom. So very adorable lady that always care about every person she met. Prayers for you all with your loss.🙏❤️🩹✝️
Mark, Lisa and families. You have my sincere condolences at the loss of your Mother. She was a very special woman. I had the privilege of not only working with her and Luther for several years appraising in Des Moines area, being on several appraisal boards with her and considered her, not only a close friend and confidant, but a mentor as well. She will be missed by many, as she touched many lives. She made a definite impact in mine, and I will be forever grateful. My prayers go out to the entire family. Rest in Peace Elaine. .
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