Treophia L. Burks 89, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Seattle Washington. Treophia was born in North Little Rock Arkansas. Her parents were Benjamin and Samantha Madison.
Treophia married William Burks. William went to Glory in 1982.
Treophia graduated from Scripio A. Jones High School in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
During World War II the U.S. government trained many young women to work in factories while the men were off to war. Treophia with a group of courageous young women moved to Seattle to begin working at Boeing Aircraft Co. Treophia was an original "Rosie The Riveter". She retired after 45 years of service.
Prior to the onset of Alzheimer's Treophia had been a supportive member of New Hope Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington. She contributed to charities, enjoyed music, Chinese checkers, puzzles, dancing, reading and learning something new.
Treophia leaves behind one daughter, Delores Burks of Seattle, Washington and one grandson, Da'Venche J. Burks of Redlands, California. She also leaves to mourn her passing a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Published in The Seattle Times on June 9, 2011
Treophia married William Burks. William went to Glory in 1982.
Treophia graduated from Scripio A. Jones High School in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
During World War II the U.S. government trained many young women to work in factories while the men were off to war. Treophia with a group of courageous young women moved to Seattle to begin working at Boeing Aircraft Co. Treophia was an original "Rosie The Riveter". She retired after 45 years of service.
Prior to the onset of Alzheimer's Treophia had been a supportive member of New Hope Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington. She contributed to charities, enjoyed music, Chinese checkers, puzzles, dancing, reading and learning something new.
Treophia leaves behind one daughter, Delores Burks of Seattle, Washington and one grandson, Da'Venche J. Burks of Redlands, California. She also leaves to mourn her passing a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Published in The Seattle Times on June 9, 2011
Treophia L. Burks 89, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Seattle Washington. Treophia was born in North Little Rock Arkansas. Her parents were Benjamin and Samantha Madison.
Treophia married William Burks. William went to Glory in 1982.
Treophia graduated from Scripio A. Jones High School in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
During World War II the U.S. government trained many young women to work in factories while the men were off to war. Treophia with a group of courageous young women moved to Seattle to begin working at Boeing Aircraft Co. Treophia was an original "Rosie The Riveter". She retired after 45 years of service.
Prior to the onset of Alzheimer's Treophia had been a supportive member of New Hope Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington. She contributed to charities, enjoyed music, Chinese checkers, puzzles, dancing, reading and learning something new.
Treophia leaves behind one daughter, Delores Burks of Seattle, Washington and one grandson, Da'Venche J. Burks of Redlands, California. She also leaves to mourn her passing a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Published in The Seattle Times on June 9, 2011
Treophia married William Burks. William went to Glory in 1982.
Treophia graduated from Scripio A. Jones High School in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
During World War II the U.S. government trained many young women to work in factories while the men were off to war. Treophia with a group of courageous young women moved to Seattle to begin working at Boeing Aircraft Co. Treophia was an original "Rosie The Riveter". She retired after 45 years of service.
Prior to the onset of Alzheimer's Treophia had been a supportive member of New Hope Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington. She contributed to charities, enjoyed music, Chinese checkers, puzzles, dancing, reading and learning something new.
Treophia leaves behind one daughter, Delores Burks of Seattle, Washington and one grandson, Da'Venche J. Burks of Redlands, California. She also leaves to mourn her passing a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Published in The Seattle Times on June 9, 2011
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