Barbara J Burkard

Barbara J Burkard, age 72, of Saint Louis, MO Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection passed away on Thursday December 7, 2017. Barbara was born August 10, 1945 to Thelma E. Burkard and Joseph H. Burkard.

Barbara is survived by; brother Gary J Burkard, brother Bruce A. (Cathy M.) Burkard and sister Diane M. Burkard; niece Michelle (Jason) Salzman, niece Carol Burkard, niece Theresa (Corey) Starkey, niece Maureen (Ben) Mallon and nephew Joseph Burkard. She is further survived by her great nieces and great nephews;Genevieve, Roman, Hunter and Violet

Barbara was preceded in death by; father Joseph H. Burkard and mother Thelma E. Burkard (Michael).

Barbara was a tireless worker. After retiring from 20 years of work with the Saint Louis Police Department, she worked another 20 years and retired from ATT. She was known for her organization and her attention to detail.

She was devoted to her family and though she never had children she was very close to her nieces and nephews. Family was a priority for Barbara.

A visitation for Barbara will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St Simon the Apostle Catholic Church, 11011 Mueller Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63123. A burial will occur Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Mt Hope Cemetery, 1215 Lemay Ferry Rd, Lemay, MO 63125.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63132; and the Society of St. Vincent DePaul.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HoffmeisterSouthCounty.com for the Burkard family.