Edward Burkett – Weds April 30, 2020

Edward Burkett, 96, Jamestown, North Dakota passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, April 30, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Care Center, Bismarck, North Dakota.

Edward James Burkett was born January 27, 1924 in Dawson, North Dakota to Harry and Florence Burkett. Ed was educated in Dawson, North Dakota, graduating in 1942. After graduation Ed attended Jamestown College on a music scholarship.

Ed enlisted in the Army during WWII and would eventually end up in Paris, France, where he was a Staff Sergeant at the Prince de Galles Hotel, being assigned as the Head Chef. Ed cooked for many of the General’s during the war. After the war ended, he was assigned to the American Embassy in Paris.

When Ed returned to the United States in 1947, he became a chef at a restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was there that he met Loretta Ordermann, and they were married soon after. Ed and Loretta moved back to Jamestown, North Dakota where Ed worked for Culligan Soft Water, and later for the Tempo store in Jamestown for 37 years. After Tempo closed, Ed went to work for Life Style Appliances.

When Loretta took ill, Ed spent his time caring for her. Ed enjoyed gardening, hunting and spending time with family and friends. Ed has spent the last five years at St. Vincent Nursing Home in Bismarck where he would charm the staff with his wonderful singing voice.

Ed and Loretta had five children, Bruce and (Beverly) Burkett, Bismarck, Bryce Burkett (passed away in 1949), Brenda and (Ernie) Trudeau, Jamestown, Brent and (Em) Burkett, Jamestown, Brian and (Deb Kenner), Bismarck. Ed has eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Ed is preceded in death by his wife Loretta, infant son Bryce, his parents, and three siblings, Lorraine Daniels, Doug Burkett, Sr. and Wallace “Bill” Burkett.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the staff at St. Vincent’s Care Center for the care they provided to our father/grandfather over the past five years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the charity of choice.

Visitation will be one hour before the service. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown, North Dakota. Interment will be in Dawson Cemetery, Dawson, North Dakota. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The funeral will be streaming online on YouTube under the Eddy Funeral Home.

Eddy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.