of Little Rock, AR
December 12, 1931 - March 30, 2014
Patricia (Pat) Minardo Burch of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on March 30, 2014 at home surrounded by loving family.
Pat was born December 12, 1931 in Wabash, Indiana and graduated from Ladywood School in Indianapolis, IN in 1948. She believed in volunteering and was very involved with organizations including Meals on Wheels and Our House. Pat was also active in groups including Christ the King Senior Ministry, Primetimers, Community Bible Study and the weekly Perpetual Adoration at Christ the King Church.
Pat was married for 55 years to the love of her life, Henry O'Bryan Burch, Sr., and was truly Hank's partner in life as they ran many businesses together over the years including Tiger Trash, Gerard Construction, The Spirit of Evansville and the Arkansas Riverboat Company. She took great pride in the businesses and filled many roles ranging from bookkeeper to bartender to deck hand. However Pat's most important job in life and her proudest achievement was being a great mom to her four children. She was undoubtedly the glue that bonded the family together.
The past 7 years, Pat reinvented herself and led an active and vigorous life full of friends, travel, family and adventures including trips to the Bahamas, Indianapolis, Seattle, Florida, Branson, Sedona, Denver, and many more.
She is survived by her children; Anne Kennedy (Doug) of Little Rock, Henry Burch, Jr. (Rosemary) of Little Rock, Dan Burch (Kelly) of Alexander, AR, and Julie Dunn (Mike) of Indianapolis. Pat's grandchildren are Allison Kennedy, Pierce Martin (Bonnie), Lindsey and Alexis Burch, Gabrielle and Monica Dunn and her first great-grandchild Logan O'Bryan Cook.
A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Rosary will be at 8:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock (501) 224-8300. Funeral Mass will be at Christ the King at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 2014. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff at Briarwood Rehab, Visiting Angels and Home Hospice for their compassion and care for Pat. Also, a special thanks to Sister Joan Milot from the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Manchester, NH for always providing Pat with love and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Pat's name to Missionary Rosebushes of St. Therese 700 Bridge Street Manchester, NH 03104
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24 Condolence(s)
John & Tammy Burch
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Julie, Dan, Henry Jr., & Anne. We've fond memories of Aunt Pat. So sorry for your loss. I guess Nellie didn't want to travel alone. I can't think of a better traveling companion Than your Mom, as they both are now reunited with Uncle Hank, and your Uncle Holley. May God Speed Them both into the arms of the men they loved and lost! We'll be in touch! Loved the video! John & Tammy.
Alicia
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Mike, Julie Mo and Gabs, I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have known your grandma/mom/mother in law. It was a Joy to spend time with her when she visited Indy. She was a very special lady! May she rest in peace with God and Hank! Love you all,
Fr. Frank DuPreez
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Dear Pat,
Rest in peace, now reunited with your beloved Henry. Be assured of my constant prayers for the blessed repose of your soul, and the comforting of all your dear family and friends.
In sure and certain hope of the Resurrection,
Fr. Frank DuPreez
Beth Lux
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Pat,
Thank you for letting us all be your kids when you visited Indianapolis. And thank you for the Holy Water when I needed it most
We will miss you
Mike Dunn
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Pat
Thanks so much for being a great mom to Julie and a fantastic grandma to our girls. You and hank always thought of your family first...what a great example. So glad you and Hank are back together. I will miss your visits to Indy. God Bless. Mike.
Swan Vondersaar
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Julie, Mike, Gabs and Mo, our hearts are heavy for all of you. We enjoyed spending time with your parents in the old hood. So many memories and so many laughs over the taxidermy! Prayers and hugs for you all.
Randy & Swan Vondersaar
Jan Robbins
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Dear Julie and family,
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I feel so privileged to have met your mom and reading about her and the life lived makes me jealous for the fun she had and the love she had. I am thinking of you and Mike and my girls...Gabz and Monica. Love to you all.
Mimi
Rebecca Fulper
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
I pray for you all as you deal with your loss of Pat. She was a cool lady, one of my mother's (Eileen Fulper) best friends and a fellow Knit Wit, in their knitting club. I remember Pat's love for having fun and celebrating life. She and Henry were like peas in a pod, and in that regard, I hope you all can feel peace that they Pat and Henry are together again. May God bless your entire family through your grief.
Fr. Ken Herr
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
To the Burch Family,
Be assured of my thoughts and prayers at the death of your mother. May she rest in peace!
I have fond memories of the times we shared at Mater Dei.
God's Blessings!
Fr. Ken Herr
Joe Berendes
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Dear Burch Family,
I am sorry to read about the loss of your mother. I did yard work for your parents one summer at the house on Mesker Park Drive. Your mom was always so nice and gave me cokes on those hot summer days. Will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Joe Berendes
Resurrection Parish
Debbie Chapman
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Julie,
Your mom was such a special person. I am so glad I got a chance to see her at Christmas! I have so many memories that include you, your mom and your family. My sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you, Mike, Gabrielle, Monica and your entire extended Burch family.
I love you!
Deb
Patsy Nixon
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Danny - I am sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I am very thankful that I did get to visit with her at Briarwood. We had a good visit and laughed alot. Carl's son is a OP there and did get to meet her. We had good times on the "Spirit" and she was was fun to work for. My prayers go out to you and the rest of your family..
Evelyn Elgin
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
To the Pat Burch Family:
Being a friend of your mother has been a fun time for me and I will miss her very much. She was a great travel buddy. We attended Mass each Sunday together. She included me as part of her family and so I was blessed to know all of you. She loved each of you so very much and you have my sympathy, love and prayers. Evelyn Elgin
robert pioli
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Bob and I are so sorrry for your great loss, Your Mom was a wonderful lady and she had a darling daughter! What a wonderful long life and so blessed with a great family . God bless all of you xxoo Bob and Roberta Pioli
Mike Thierwechter
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
To all the members of the extended Burch family...you are in our prayers and we were fortunate to have met Julie s Mom. She was delightful. Maybe she can hang out in Heaven with my Mom as she also passed away recently.
Susan Garduce
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Julie, oh, I'm so shock today when I learned about her death. She is a very nice kind hearted lady and I just love her. I will surely miss her, but she's in heaven now. She just went ahead of us, and soon, we'll also follow her someday.
I will pray and recite a rosary for her. May her soul rest in peace.
"Goodbye, my dear Pat. See you there someday!"
Terri Graves Blazier
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Anne,
We go way back to Resurrection grade school. I remember your parents as being so sweet and kind. There's nothing like losing your Mom; but I'm sure you have memories that will get you through. You're in my prayers.
The Collier Family
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers.
With much love,
Chris, Celeste, Marissa and Dean
Christina Romano
Monday, March 31, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss Julie, and if there is anything I can do please don't hesitate.
Jerry Eshbaugh
Monday, March 31, 2014
Aunt Pat will definitely be missed. I will always hold fond memories of her, and cherish our last phone call three weeks ago. May God continue to bless the Birch family and Aunt Pat in her new eternal life.
kathleen
Monday, March 31, 2014
Julie,
Your mom was so kind and loving. I'm very sorry to hear of her passing. May you and your family find peace and be surrounded by love. I pray that God wraps his arms around you to provide comfort and support.
Love,
Kathleen, Jeff and Samuel
Trisha Nd Mike Searight
Monday, March 31, 2014
Dear Birch Family,
As friends of Julie, Mike, Monica and Gabrielle from indianapolis, we are sending our thoughts and prayers to your whole family at this time! Pat was a caring, wonderful lady with an infectious giggle!
With sympathy,
The Searights
Martha Clark
Monday, March 31, 2014
Such a beautiful, loving & giving person. She made me a better person for having known her.
Your baby
Monday, March 31, 2014
Mom,
You have been a wonderful,loving and supportive mother. We have been so blessed to have you and Dad as parents. Now that you are gone, I have heard so many neat stories about all the friends you have ... neighbors, bible study friends, etc. You really opened up your heart to others and I am so very proud of you. You are an inspiration to me and my family. Thanks for visiting me in Indy and taking the time to get to know my friends. They all love you!! You will be missed forever!! Love, your spoiled (according to siblings) 4th child!! Julie