Arla "Kay" Burckle-Roberts
September 08, 2019
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Arla “Kay” Burckle-Roberts
Des Moines
Arla “Kay” Burckle-Roberts, age 78, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019.
Kay was born September 8, 1941 in Webster City, Iowa to Ralph W. and Inez Ellen (Pringle) Burckle. In her younger years, she was a resident of Peoria, IL, Muscatine, IA and Davenport, IA, settling in Des Moines for the past 55 years. She graduated from AIB Business College. She married Don H. Roberts and worked alongside him as the bookkeeper for his business – Don’s East Grand Service. In her free time she enjoyed collecting keepsakes and reading.
She is survived by her husband, Don Roberts; son, Craig Roberts; daughter, Cris Larson (Curt); granddaughters, Bailey and Erin Larson; sisters, Diane Crystal and Carole Burgin; and many other extended family and friends.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Inez Burckle.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., with funeral service to begin at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Christine Putney Woodward
09/27/2019
Sending our love to Don, Cris, Craig and the family. We will miss Kays generous spirit and infectious laugh! She was always there for me.
Carolyn Sapp
09/12/2019
Our love and prayer are with Don and family! So many great memories from long ago!
Jo Gillespie
09/11/2019
Im So Sorry to hear of Kays passing. My thoughts and Prayers are with you All.
Nancy Peterson
09/10/2019
Thinking of You All, Kay was such a nice lady. I will miss her posts on Facebook. Much love to Don, Craig, Cris and families.
Norma and Chuck Katich
09/10/2019
Sending prayers to the family.The world has lost a wonderful lady.Kay brought so much love and laughter to so many people.We are so lucky to be able to call her our friend.She will be dearly missed.
Donna Baker
09/10/2019
My sincere condolences. I have many pleasant memories of Kay from days gone by.
David and Brooke Pulliam
09/09/2019
Sending our love and prayers to you all. We loved Kay; her generous spirt, open door, and best laugh. Our memories will live on in our hearts. Love to Don, Craig, Cris, Curt and sweet girls, Bailey and Erin.