Obituary From The Tribune Star, Terre Haute, Indiana, March 24, 2012
Joe R. Burton
Joe R. Burton was taken home by God's angels on March 7, 2012 around 5:00 p.m. in his living room at his farm he love and worked so hard to attain. Joe was a strong self made man. He had Vascular Dementia the last eight years of his life, but he never let that stop him from going almost every day. He told me early on in this disease do not let us become isolated, please let's keep living. Joe and I have had twenty-five years of wonderful love and joy of each day shared. Everyone I hope remembers him laughing; he enjoyed life so very totally. We live each day to the fullest.
Joe always had a purpose and a goal in life, which was given to him by his father and mother, Garland and Isa Button who lived in Graysville, Indiana where Joe read every book in the Graysville Library. He read until two days before God took him home. He was born on December 24, 1930 and lived a full 81 years. After high school he joined the Army passing Basic Airborne Course at Ft. Benning, GA on March 23, 1952. Joe was fascinated by flying and became a paratrooper, because the pay was better he could feel free in the air flying about. He became a Jumpmaster on December 13, 1952 for the 82nd Airborne Division. Joe's wonderfully strong mother, Isa, taught him early to work hard and how to manage money. If you work hard you can attain the dream and keep on living, learning and enjoying the wonderful life God gave us to fully live. Then to make his car payment of $50.00 a month he would play poker just long enough to make the payment then he'd quit. I'm not quite sure Isa would have approved. Another hard day's work paying bills. He earned the honor of becoming a Sargent on May 19, 1954. Joe was honorably discharged on September 24, 1954. Back to Indiana to become a land owner farmer which was his hearts dream. It took creative management of time and money to make this happen, when after going to Indiana State Police School and becoming one of Indiana's finest the answer to his dreams was offered to him. In 1960 the opportunity arose to purchase 400 acres, beautiful large home, and a small home with a 20 acre yard in Sandcut, Indiana. Because of Joe's kindness in helping the prior owner he was able to buy this on contract. His own farm. He spent from 1954 to 1964 as an Indiana State Policeman. The two professions were too individually demanding to do each job justice, so , of course, Joe chose his love, farming. Plus, something I must say, Joe did not like to be told what to do. He had some good years and some lean years farming but I believe some of his earlier success was because Bobby Turner worked for Joe from the time he was 18 until he was 28, from 1970 to 1980. From Joe's pilot log book he flew his own plane from may 26, 1954 until March 30, 1976. Learning to fly and owning his own plane was another dream he made come true for himself. Our Bobby and his wife Judy are like the children Joe and I never had. I would never have been able to keep Joe home on the farm during his disease with our darling Bobby. I must also give credit to our wonderful Danny Wagner. He has been helping us since 2003 with the yard and anything we need he could do. We have been blessed by angels all over town helping keep Joe involved in life.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Garland, who gave Joe his sense of humor. Joe was always laughing and never without a smile; his mother, Isa, had a good sense of humor also. She was the matriarch of the Burton family. Joe's only son, Joe Scott Burton passed away tragically in Costa Rica on November 19, 2000. His younger brother Jay Mike Burton were real close brothers. They worked hard together on the farm and they were partners in Burton Excavating; sharing all their passions in life until Jay passed away suddenly January 20, 2010. On December 11, 2001 after Joe decided to retire from farming he had a big auction. People came from five states. We had around 1,000 people here with the great help from neighbors to shuttle up and down our hill. God gave us a sunny lovely more like fall day than winter for the sale. The sale was a great success and My Joe even had an auction for the highest bidder to cash rent our farm. Joe was always ahead of his time and always had a vision for where his life was going to go.
Joe's other passion was riding his Valkyrie motorcycle. In July 2002 Joe fulfilled another dream. He rode his bike to Alaska by himself. A good day for My Joe on his motorcycle was a 500 mile ride. He went on a motorcycle trip every summer. He rode every chance he could get.
Joe is survived by an older brother Jack Burton and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, which he loved. There are two special nieces that blessed his life, Jill Burton and Ronni Standley, who's son is suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kaleb Borders Fundraiser, 1027 17th Street, Bedford, In 47421 or the Terre Haute Humane Shelter, PO Box 3307, Terre Haute, IN 47803.
We are having a celebration of Joe's life at the Sandcut Volunteer Fire Department, 5970 Rio Grande Ave. on April 1, 2012. The Saratoga will be putting down a spread of wonderful food. Come share a story about our Joe or listen to some the fun things this wonderful man did. Joe had big dreams to won his own farm, fly his own plane, ride his motorcycle to Alaska which he did all of the above and he accomplished pretty much anything he sat out to do. I knew him fifty years; was only blessed to spend 25 years of happiness and true love with him on our farm. He as a very honorable man. He was very articulate and well read. He was a very happy true gentleman. The world will be a little dimmer without that booming laugh. Goodbye My Darling Joe, your loving wife, Deena.
Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47804 was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.greinerfuneralhome.com.
Joe R. Burton
Joe R. Burton was taken home by God's angels on March 7, 2012 around 5:00 p.m. in his living room at his farm he love and worked so hard to attain. Joe was a strong self made man. He had Vascular Dementia the last eight years of his life, but he never let that stop him from going almost every day. He told me early on in this disease do not let us become isolated, please let's keep living. Joe and I have had twenty-five years of wonderful love and joy of each day shared. Everyone I hope remembers him laughing; he enjoyed life so very totally. We live each day to the fullest.
Joe always had a purpose and a goal in life, which was given to him by his father and mother, Garland and Isa Button who lived in Graysville, Indiana where Joe read every book in the Graysville Library. He read until two days before God took him home. He was born on December 24, 1930 and lived a full 81 years. After high school he joined the Army passing Basic Airborne Course at Ft. Benning, GA on March 23, 1952. Joe was fascinated by flying and became a paratrooper, because the pay was better he could feel free in the air flying about. He became a Jumpmaster on December 13, 1952 for the 82nd Airborne Division. Joe's wonderfully strong mother, Isa, taught him early to work hard and how to manage money. If you work hard you can attain the dream and keep on living, learning and enjoying the wonderful life God gave us to fully live. Then to make his car payment of $50.00 a month he would play poker just long enough to make the payment then he'd quit. I'm not quite sure Isa would have approved. Another hard day's work paying bills. He earned the honor of becoming a Sargent on May 19, 1954. Joe was honorably discharged on September 24, 1954. Back to Indiana to become a land owner farmer which was his hearts dream. It took creative management of time and money to make this happen, when after going to Indiana State Police School and becoming one of Indiana's finest the answer to his dreams was offered to him. In 1960 the opportunity arose to purchase 400 acres, beautiful large home, and a small home with a 20 acre yard in Sandcut, Indiana. Because of Joe's kindness in helping the prior owner he was able to buy this on contract. His own farm. He spent from 1954 to 1964 as an Indiana State Policeman. The two professions were too individually demanding to do each job justice, so , of course, Joe chose his love, farming. Plus, something I must say, Joe did not like to be told what to do. He had some good years and some lean years farming but I believe some of his earlier success was because Bobby Turner worked for Joe from the time he was 18 until he was 28, from 1970 to 1980. From Joe's pilot log book he flew his own plane from may 26, 1954 until March 30, 1976. Learning to fly and owning his own plane was another dream he made come true for himself. Our Bobby and his wife Judy are like the children Joe and I never had. I would never have been able to keep Joe home on the farm during his disease with our darling Bobby. I must also give credit to our wonderful Danny Wagner. He has been helping us since 2003 with the yard and anything we need he could do. We have been blessed by angels all over town helping keep Joe involved in life.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Garland, who gave Joe his sense of humor. Joe was always laughing and never without a smile; his mother, Isa, had a good sense of humor also. She was the matriarch of the Burton family. Joe's only son, Joe Scott Burton passed away tragically in Costa Rica on November 19, 2000. His younger brother Jay Mike Burton were real close brothers. They worked hard together on the farm and they were partners in Burton Excavating; sharing all their passions in life until Jay passed away suddenly January 20, 2010. On December 11, 2001 after Joe decided to retire from farming he had a big auction. People came from five states. We had around 1,000 people here with the great help from neighbors to shuttle up and down our hill. God gave us a sunny lovely more like fall day than winter for the sale. The sale was a great success and My Joe even had an auction for the highest bidder to cash rent our farm. Joe was always ahead of his time and always had a vision for where his life was going to go.
Joe's other passion was riding his Valkyrie motorcycle. In July 2002 Joe fulfilled another dream. He rode his bike to Alaska by himself. A good day for My Joe on his motorcycle was a 500 mile ride. He went on a motorcycle trip every summer. He rode every chance he could get.
Joe is survived by an older brother Jack Burton and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, which he loved. There are two special nieces that blessed his life, Jill Burton and Ronni Standley, who's son is suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kaleb Borders Fundraiser, 1027 17th Street, Bedford, In 47421 or the Terre Haute Humane Shelter, PO Box 3307, Terre Haute, IN 47803.
We are having a celebration of Joe's life at the Sandcut Volunteer Fire Department, 5970 Rio Grande Ave. on April 1, 2012. The Saratoga will be putting down a spread of wonderful food. Come share a story about our Joe or listen to some the fun things this wonderful man did. Joe had big dreams to won his own farm, fly his own plane, ride his motorcycle to Alaska which he did all of the above and he accomplished pretty much anything he sat out to do. I knew him fifty years; was only blessed to spend 25 years of happiness and true love with him on our farm. He as a very honorable man. He was very articulate and well read. He was a very happy true gentleman. The world will be a little dimmer without that booming laugh. Goodbye My Darling Joe, your loving wife, Deena.
Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47804 was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.greinerfuneralhome.com.
Obituary From The Tribune Star, Terre Haute, Indiana, March 24, 2012
Joe R. Burton
Joe R. Burton was taken home by God's angels on March 7, 2012 around 5:00 p.m. in his living room at his farm he love and worked so hard to attain. Joe was a strong self made man. He had Vascular Dementia the last eight years of his life, but he never let that stop him from going almost every day. He told me early on in this disease do not let us become isolated, please let's keep living. Joe and I have had twenty-five years of wonderful love and joy of each day shared. Everyone I hope remembers him laughing; he enjoyed life so very totally. We live each day to the fullest.
Joe always had a purpose and a goal in life, which was given to him by his father and mother, Garland and Isa Button who lived in Graysville, Indiana where Joe read every book in the Graysville Library. He read until two days before God took him home. He was born on December 24, 1930 and lived a full 81 years. After high school he joined the Army passing Basic Airborne Course at Ft. Benning, GA on March 23, 1952. Joe was fascinated by flying and became a paratrooper, because the pay was better he could feel free in the air flying about. He became a Jumpmaster on December 13, 1952 for the 82nd Airborne Division. Joe's wonderfully strong mother, Isa, taught him early to work hard and how to manage money. If you work hard you can attain the dream and keep on living, learning and enjoying the wonderful life God gave us to fully live. Then to make his car payment of $50.00 a month he would play poker just long enough to make the payment then he'd quit. I'm not quite sure Isa would have approved. Another hard day's work paying bills. He earned the honor of becoming a Sargent on May 19, 1954. Joe was honorably discharged on September 24, 1954. Back to Indiana to become a land owner farmer which was his hearts dream. It took creative management of time and money to make this happen, when after going to Indiana State Police School and becoming one of Indiana's finest the answer to his dreams was offered to him. In 1960 the opportunity arose to purchase 400 acres, beautiful large home, and a small home with a 20 acre yard in Sandcut, Indiana. Because of Joe's kindness in helping the prior owner he was able to buy this on contract. His own farm. He spent from 1954 to 1964 as an Indiana State Policeman. The two professions were too individually demanding to do each job justice, so , of course, Joe chose his love, farming. Plus, something I must say, Joe did not like to be told what to do. He had some good years and some lean years farming but I believe some of his earlier success was because Bobby Turner worked for Joe from the time he was 18 until he was 28, from 1970 to 1980. From Joe's pilot log book he flew his own plane from may 26, 1954 until March 30, 1976. Learning to fly and owning his own plane was another dream he made come true for himself. Our Bobby and his wife Judy are like the children Joe and I never had. I would never have been able to keep Joe home on the farm during his disease with our darling Bobby. I must also give credit to our wonderful Danny Wagner. He has been helping us since 2003 with the yard and anything we need he could do. We have been blessed by angels all over town helping keep Joe involved in life.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Garland, who gave Joe his sense of humor. Joe was always laughing and never without a smile; his mother, Isa, had a good sense of humor also. She was the matriarch of the Burton family. Joe's only son, Joe Scott Burton passed away tragically in Costa Rica on November 19, 2000. His younger brother Jay Mike Burton were real close brothers. They worked hard together on the farm and they were partners in Burton Excavating; sharing all their passions in life until Jay passed away suddenly January 20, 2010. On December 11, 2001 after Joe decided to retire from farming he had a big auction. People came from five states. We had around 1,000 people here with the great help from neighbors to shuttle up and down our hill. God gave us a sunny lovely more like fall day than winter for the sale. The sale was a great success and My Joe even had an auction for the highest bidder to cash rent our farm. Joe was always ahead of his time and always had a vision for where his life was going to go.
Joe's other passion was riding his Valkyrie motorcycle. In July 2002 Joe fulfilled another dream. He rode his bike to Alaska by himself. A good day for My Joe on his motorcycle was a 500 mile ride. He went on a motorcycle trip every summer. He rode every chance he could get.
Joe is survived by an older brother Jack Burton and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, which he loved. There are two special nieces that blessed his life, Jill Burton and Ronni Standley, who's son is suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kaleb Borders Fundraiser, 1027 17th Street, Bedford, In 47421 or the Terre Haute Humane Shelter, PO Box 3307, Terre Haute, IN 47803.
We are having a celebration of Joe's life at the Sandcut Volunteer Fire Department, 5970 Rio Grande Ave. on April 1, 2012. The Saratoga will be putting down a spread of wonderful food. Come share a story about our Joe or listen to some the fun things this wonderful man did. Joe had big dreams to won his own farm, fly his own plane, ride his motorcycle to Alaska which he did all of the above and he accomplished pretty much anything he sat out to do. I knew him fifty years; was only blessed to spend 25 years of happiness and true love with him on our farm. He as a very honorable man. He was very articulate and well read. He was a very happy true gentleman. The world will be a little dimmer without that booming laugh. Goodbye My Darling Joe, your loving wife, Deena.
Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47804 was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.greinerfuneralhome.com.
Joe R. Burton
Joe R. Burton was taken home by God's angels on March 7, 2012 around 5:00 p.m. in his living room at his farm he love and worked so hard to attain. Joe was a strong self made man. He had Vascular Dementia the last eight years of his life, but he never let that stop him from going almost every day. He told me early on in this disease do not let us become isolated, please let's keep living. Joe and I have had twenty-five years of wonderful love and joy of each day shared. Everyone I hope remembers him laughing; he enjoyed life so very totally. We live each day to the fullest.
Joe always had a purpose and a goal in life, which was given to him by his father and mother, Garland and Isa Button who lived in Graysville, Indiana where Joe read every book in the Graysville Library. He read until two days before God took him home. He was born on December 24, 1930 and lived a full 81 years. After high school he joined the Army passing Basic Airborne Course at Ft. Benning, GA on March 23, 1952. Joe was fascinated by flying and became a paratrooper, because the pay was better he could feel free in the air flying about. He became a Jumpmaster on December 13, 1952 for the 82nd Airborne Division. Joe's wonderfully strong mother, Isa, taught him early to work hard and how to manage money. If you work hard you can attain the dream and keep on living, learning and enjoying the wonderful life God gave us to fully live. Then to make his car payment of $50.00 a month he would play poker just long enough to make the payment then he'd quit. I'm not quite sure Isa would have approved. Another hard day's work paying bills. He earned the honor of becoming a Sargent on May 19, 1954. Joe was honorably discharged on September 24, 1954. Back to Indiana to become a land owner farmer which was his hearts dream. It took creative management of time and money to make this happen, when after going to Indiana State Police School and becoming one of Indiana's finest the answer to his dreams was offered to him. In 1960 the opportunity arose to purchase 400 acres, beautiful large home, and a small home with a 20 acre yard in Sandcut, Indiana. Because of Joe's kindness in helping the prior owner he was able to buy this on contract. His own farm. He spent from 1954 to 1964 as an Indiana State Policeman. The two professions were too individually demanding to do each job justice, so , of course, Joe chose his love, farming. Plus, something I must say, Joe did not like to be told what to do. He had some good years and some lean years farming but I believe some of his earlier success was because Bobby Turner worked for Joe from the time he was 18 until he was 28, from 1970 to 1980. From Joe's pilot log book he flew his own plane from may 26, 1954 until March 30, 1976. Learning to fly and owning his own plane was another dream he made come true for himself. Our Bobby and his wife Judy are like the children Joe and I never had. I would never have been able to keep Joe home on the farm during his disease with our darling Bobby. I must also give credit to our wonderful Danny Wagner. He has been helping us since 2003 with the yard and anything we need he could do. We have been blessed by angels all over town helping keep Joe involved in life.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Garland, who gave Joe his sense of humor. Joe was always laughing and never without a smile; his mother, Isa, had a good sense of humor also. She was the matriarch of the Burton family. Joe's only son, Joe Scott Burton passed away tragically in Costa Rica on November 19, 2000. His younger brother Jay Mike Burton were real close brothers. They worked hard together on the farm and they were partners in Burton Excavating; sharing all their passions in life until Jay passed away suddenly January 20, 2010. On December 11, 2001 after Joe decided to retire from farming he had a big auction. People came from five states. We had around 1,000 people here with the great help from neighbors to shuttle up and down our hill. God gave us a sunny lovely more like fall day than winter for the sale. The sale was a great success and My Joe even had an auction for the highest bidder to cash rent our farm. Joe was always ahead of his time and always had a vision for where his life was going to go.
Joe's other passion was riding his Valkyrie motorcycle. In July 2002 Joe fulfilled another dream. He rode his bike to Alaska by himself. A good day for My Joe on his motorcycle was a 500 mile ride. He went on a motorcycle trip every summer. He rode every chance he could get.
Joe is survived by an older brother Jack Burton and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, which he loved. There are two special nieces that blessed his life, Jill Burton and Ronni Standley, who's son is suffering from an inoperable brain tumor. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kaleb Borders Fundraiser, 1027 17th Street, Bedford, In 47421 or the Terre Haute Humane Shelter, PO Box 3307, Terre Haute, IN 47803.
We are having a celebration of Joe's life at the Sandcut Volunteer Fire Department, 5970 Rio Grande Ave. on April 1, 2012. The Saratoga will be putting down a spread of wonderful food. Come share a story about our Joe or listen to some the fun things this wonderful man did. Joe had big dreams to won his own farm, fly his own plane, ride his motorcycle to Alaska which he did all of the above and he accomplished pretty much anything he sat out to do. I knew him fifty years; was only blessed to spend 25 years of happiness and true love with him on our farm. He as a very honorable man. He was very articulate and well read. He was a very happy true gentleman. The world will be a little dimmer without that booming laugh. Goodbye My Darling Joe, your loving wife, Deena.
Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47804 was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.greinerfuneralhome.com.
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