She was born March 7 1931 in Buchanan County Iowa Dau. of Chester and Mattie (Kauffman) Gingerich
April 12 1951 She married Eli M Burkholder , They were married 68 Years
Sarah is survived by her husband Eli Burkholder 7 Daughters Martha (Ivan) Gingerich, Marie (David) Yoder ,Rhoda Mae,Katie Ann, Lillie, Lovina (Philip)Shore, Malinda (Johnny) Parks
5 Sons Eddie (Rose) Christian (Cindy) Eli Jr. (Linda) Joseph (Debra) Chester
42 Grandchildren 44 Greatgrandchildren 3 Sisters 2 Brothers, Many nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by her parents, 1 Son-in-Law, 4 Greatgrandchildren
7 Brothers and 3 Sisters
In Lieu of Flowers Donations may be made to Pinecraft Amish Church or Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota.
Pall Bearers -- Reuben Gingerich, Lamar Yoder, Peter Hershberger
Thomas Parks, Matthew Wendell, Philip Shore, Seth Shore , Eddie Burkholder
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the Burkholder family.
