Larry Charles

Burk

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Larry Charles Burk

Sep 22 1944 - Jul 10 2015

Larry Charles Burk of Carrollton, Texas; beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 10, 2015 at the age of 70 surrounded by his family. Larry was born on September 22, 1944 to Albert Charles “A. C.” and Bertha (Shelton) Burk in Slaton, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University and remained an avid Red Raider fan through out his life. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Bednarz on July 19, 1969 in Slaton, Texas. He would describe Joan as his model for living and they would remain together until he passed.

Larry’s professional career began as an English instructor for Middle Tennessee State University, where he and Joan made many life-long friends. He and Joan would adventure back to Texas, where he proudly worked in the HR department of Boy Scouts of America National Office for 23 years. Larry became a dedicated supporter of fellow HR professionals where he volunteered for the Society for Human Resource Management or “SHRM”. He served as the Dallas Chapter President, Texas Council Director, Area Vice-President, and served on the National Board of Directors. He would retire from the Boy Scouts to serve SHRM full time as a Regional Director, in which he mentored many HR professionals from all over the United States.

Larry was described as a humble man who put others before him and he loved his family fiercely. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joan Burk of Carrollton, Texas; daughter Karin Busby and husband David of Richardson, Texas; grandson, Michael Busby; granddaughter, Anastasia Busby and one grandchild on the way; sister-in-law, Sandra Bednarz; nieces Tammy King, Teri Bland and husband Eddie, Toni Rackley, Alisha Bednarz, Jodi Starkey and husband Tracy; several grand nephews and nieces, and numerous cousins. Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, Texas with a reception to follow the service. Interment will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow in Allen, Texas.

In Larry’s memory, donations are being accepted to support the SHRM Foundation and to fund a scholarship in Larry’s name to support an undergraduate student studying HR. To donate, call 703.535.6020 or visit http://shrmfoundation.org/donate to make a memorial gift and state you are donating to the Larry Burk scholarship fund.

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