Dates
Jun 15, 1925
Jan 06, 2016
Milford Burklund, 90, passed away on Wednesday surrounded by loved ones. He was born to the late, Ernest Edwin (Eddie) and Ellen Margaret Young Burklund on June 15, 1925 in Brady, Texas. He married Lorraine Aasland on April 1, 1990 in San Angelo. Milford was a self-made man and operated three businesses of his own: Burklund Electric, Custom Lighting, and Lipan Lumber for many years before retiring in his 70's. During his "retirement", he and Lorraine built over 10 homes. He was an active member of Calvary Lutheran Church for 25 years. Milford was known for his strong will, integrity and character. His values were a part of his very fiber and caused him to be highly respected in the community and business partners alike. He was proud of his Swedish heritage. Milford enjoyed league bowling and playing 42 (dominoes) with family and friends. He leaves a mark behind and inspiration to those who knew and love him. He will be missed greatly by many. Milford was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Margaret Anderson, Mae Nell Hill, Martin (Buddy) Burklund, and an infant sister; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Burklund; children, Larry Collison and his wife, Sharon, Lee Allen Collison, and Lisa Lorraine Collison; grandchildren, Kevin Collison, and Leighann Martinets and her husband, Ryan; great grandchildren, Karis, Jay, Jacob, Abigail and Ceska; sister, Marie Clevenger; brother-in-law, Amil Aasland; sister-in-law, DeLoris Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A time of fellowship and visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. prior to the funeral services beginning at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Calvary Lutheran Church. Reverends Art Mavrode and Diane Eggemeyer will officiate. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 11, 2016 in the Fairmount Cemetery, San Angelo. Family and friends may share stories and photos, send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com . Memorials may be made in honor of Milford to Calvary Lutheran Church at 3231 College Hills Blvd., San Angelo, Texas 76904. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Burklund; children, Larry Collison and his wife, Sharon, Lee Allen Collison, and Lisa Lorraine Collison; grandchildren, Kevin Collison, and Leighann Martinets and her husband, Ryan; great grandchildren, Karis, Jay, Jacob, Abigail and Ceska; sister, Marie Clevenger; brother-in-law, Amil Aasland; sister-in-law, DeLoris Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A time of fellowship and visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. prior to the funeral services beginning at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Calvary Lutheran Church. Reverends Art Mavrode and Diane Eggemeyer will officiate. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 11, 2016 in the Fairmount Cemetery, San Angelo. Family and friends may share stories and photos, send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com . Memorials may be made in honor of Milford to Calvary Lutheran Church at 3231 College Hills Blvd., San Angelo, Texas 76904. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.