JANET T. BURD's Obituary
BURD, JANET THRUSH, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 28, 2015 in Miami, FL. Her husband, Capt. William G. Burd, 101st Airborne Division, was killed September 17, 1944 in the invasion of Holland and is buried in the World War II Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Holland. Janet is survived by her son, William G. Burd, Jr., daughter-in-law Janice, granddaughter Heather (Steven) Midkiff and her sister Mary Lou Hayden. Janet graduated from high school in Sheffield, PA, attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Spotswood School for Girls in Petersburg, VA. In 1981, she retired after 27½ years as Treasurer of Coral Gables Senior High School. She was very active in Christ the King Lutheran Church, Miami, FL, which was her church home since the mid-1960’s. A private service will be held. Donations may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
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