Joanne Burtis
September 22, 1937 ~ October 14, 2024
Born in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Joanne Burtis, 87, of Pueblo, passed away on October 14, 2024. Born on September 22, 1937, in Pueblo, Colo., she was the daughter of Victor and Jennie (Perovsek) Mishmash. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wallace F. Burtis. She is survived by her brother, Victor (Alice) Mishmash of Pueblo; and sister, Myrna Mishmash of Seattle, Washington; children, Michelle (Bruce Kobayashi) and Randal (Ellen) Burtis; her grandchildren, Parker Kobayashi, Olivia Kobayashi, and Peter W. Burtis.
Joanne was an educator in District 60 for many years, working at Sunset Park Elementary and Parkview Elementary. She was a talented artist. She loved traveling, spending time at the mine in Cripple Creek, gardening and reading. Her favorite times were spent with her children and grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
Memorial Mass, 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 307 E. Mesa Ave. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery.
Online condolences at www.MontgomerySteward.com.
Services
Memorial Mass: October 25, 2024 10:00 am
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
307 E. Mesa Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-296-8778
Michelle and Randy, your Mother and Father were kind, accepting and always willing to help others. I appreciated the time I had visiting with them over the years. Their calmness and patience were inspirational to me and I am sure to you and your families. Rose looked up to them as role models for us to live by. Losing parents is difficult and you will miss them. I know they wish you happiness, peace and strength. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you the best.. Take care!!!
Burris family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, I hope you can find some peace and comfort knowing that she is in a better place with her Wally , they are back together again, as a cousin, I remember the days we spent at special occasions at my grandparents home and in Cripple Creek at the mine, she was such a special person, may she rest in peace with her Wally!
God bless all your families!
Cousin Mike (Menor)
I have a back surgery on Monday but hopefully I will be at her service!
Peace Be With You,
Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your mom and dad with me. The love I felt from them will never die. I carry their love in my heart; to include others as they included me. You all made me a better person.
Ken