William "Bill" Robert Burcham's Obituary
CLAUDE MEMORIAL SERVICES- 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the First United Methodist Church in Claude with Rev. Janet Edwards, Pastor, and Rev. Gene Weinette, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Stratford, officiating. Cremation was held July 10, 2006 at City View Crematory in Vega. Mr. Burcham was born May 28, 1935 to William Frederick and Nancy Burcham in Mangum, Oklahoma. He married Mary Lane on August 26, 1956 in Cordell, Oklahoma. He worked for different school districts during his career including White Deer, Wheeler County, Claude, and Highland Park and served as teacher, counselor, and principal. He was a resident of Shamrock before moving to Claude 21 years ago. He was a member of the Armstrong County Museum Board, Gem Theater Board, Shamrock Lions Club, was the voice for Miss Irish Rose Pageant for 16 years. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Claude where he served on many committees and was a part of the Methodist Men group. He was a master carpenter, loved being around friends and family, and never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Claude; 2 daughters, Dee Reeder and husband Robby of Shamrock, and Elizabeth Burcham of Amarillo; 2 grandchildren, Brad Reeder and wife Ashley of Shamrock, Reiss Reeder of Cordell, Oklahoma; 1 great grandchild, Deshya Reeder of Shamrock; 1 brother, Jim Burcham and wife Barbara of Houston; 1 sister, Sarah Schreiner and husband Wayne of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma; 4 nieces and nephews; 7 great nieces and nephews; Special Friends and Family, Gene, Brandi, Tristan, and Caleb Weinette all of Stratford; The family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church in Claude.
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