In Memory Of
John Jay Burghart
1953
2017
John Jay Burghart
December 27, 1953 — May 1, 2017
John Jay Burghart, 63, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017.
He was born December 27, 1953, in Portland, Oregon, the son of John Casper and Darlene Ellen (Rafferty) Burghart. He was a graduate of Hayden High School. He served in the US Air Force and US Navy during Vietnam.
John was a welder by trade.
Mr. Burghart was a member of the NRA, Fishing Club of America, North American Hunting Club and Great Life Golf Club.
John is survived by his wife, Sylvia Jean Matlock, Topeka; his daughter, Brandy M. Burghart, Valley Falls; a son, Jason Bahr, Topeka; two step-sons, Rafael Aitkens, Pittsburg, KS and Orlando Burnett, Colorado; and 18 grandchildren.
John enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting, camping and looking out for his neighbors.
A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, where the family will receive friends following the rosary until 8 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th Street, Topeka.
A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday at the O'Bennick Cemetery, Delia, KS.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
To leave a special message for John's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born December 27, 1953, in Portland, Oregon, the son of John Casper and Darlene Ellen (Rafferty) Burghart. He was a graduate of Hayden High School. He served in the US Air Force and US Navy during Vietnam.
John was a welder by trade.
Mr. Burghart was a member of the NRA, Fishing Club of America, North American Hunting Club and Great Life Golf Club.
John is survived by his wife, Sylvia Jean Matlock, Topeka; his daughter, Brandy M. Burghart, Valley Falls; a son, Jason Bahr, Topeka; two step-sons, Rafael Aitkens, Pittsburg, KS and Orlando Burnett, Colorado; and 18 grandchildren.
John enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting, camping and looking out for his neighbors.
A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, where the family will receive friends following the rosary until 8 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th Street, Topeka.
A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday at the O'Bennick Cemetery, Delia, KS.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
To leave a special message for John's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Jay Burghart, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Rosary
Monday, May 8, 2017
6:00 - 6:30 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Visitation
Monday, May 8, 2017
6:30 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Mary Catholic Church
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