Wanda Jeanne Trull Burkhart passed from this life and delivered into the arms of her Lord on June 17th, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was very much loved and will be greatly missed by all. Wanda was born on April 25th, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the second of three children to Ellis and Eulah Trull.
A proud graduate of Southeast High School, Wanda married the love of her life Arthur E. Burkhart Sr. on March 23rd, 1957. During these 61 years of marriage she was a supportive military wife for 30 years for her career Marine husband, a devoted mother and a beloved caretaker of their four children. At various military installations across the country she was active in volunteering for the Red Cross for over 20 years as well as a leader for the Girl and Boy Scouts organizations for her children. A superb cook, she loved to always try new recipes for her family. During the holidays, her family enjoyed her famous cornbread dressing from a recipe that was passed down to her from her mother. Wanda was very dedicated to her family. Her talents included home decorating and gardening. She was also a very creative and artistic painter. Having a husband, four children, two grandchildren as University of Oklahoma graduates, Wanda was a devoted fan of OU Football and basketball. Wanda’s fondest memories were in raising her four children and the opportunity to help take care of her youngest grandson, Duncan, who referred to her as “Meema”.
If you would like to share a memory or condolences you may visit Wanda’s online guestbook at www.dignitymemorial.com.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved son-in-law Brian Connelly. Survivors include her husband, Arthur E. Burkhart Sr., two daughters, Janice E. Nolley and husband Phillip, Teresa R. Connelly; two sons, Arthur E. Burkhart Jr. and wife Margaret, Joseph D. Burkhart and wife Laura; five grandchildren: Ashley McLeod, Justin Burkhart, Jessica Burkhart, Jonathan Burkhart and Duncan Connelly; two great-grandchildren, Ava S. McLeod and Evan T. McLeod; her two brothers Joe Trull, Don Trull and his wife Judy.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Stephanie and “Q” for their support and caring in her final days with us.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project at PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday the 23rd of June, 1:00pm, at Memorial Park Old Chapel with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
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