August 25, 1957 - August 25, 2007
First Baptist Church, Crossett, AR
Notice classmate Ron Richards in the photo
Notice classmate Ron Richards in the photo
2007
Benton, LA
Benton, LA
Mid 60's
Bossier City, LA
Bossier City, LA
1970's Oklahoma City
1980's Midland, TX
Late 60's Shreveport, LA
1994 - Katy,TX
David - Midland,TX
Mike -Tulsa
David - Midland,TX
Mike -Tulsa
1998 Benton, LA 2000 Benton, LA
Through the years with the Burkes
2006 - Oklahoma City
David, Michael, Tammy
Tanner, Nathan, Kimberly
Emily
David, Michael, Tammy
Tanner, Nathan, Kimberly
Emily
Barbara Beth Taylor and Travis Dale Burke met in 1954 at Southern State
College, Magnolia, AR. After their marriage in 1957, they lived on the
campus of the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK until Travis graduated
in January 1959. Barbara had graduated from SSC in 1957, and worked for
the Athletic Dept. and later for Western Electric in OKC during this time in
Oklahoma.
Travis went to work for Halliburton Services in February 1959 for whom he
worked until retirement in 1993. The Burkes enjoyed living in 10 different
places (transfers) during those years and are happily retired in North
Louisiana! Barbara adjusted her work and life to fit the current situation
wherever/whenever it changed.
College, Magnolia, AR. After their marriage in 1957, they lived on the
campus of the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK until Travis graduated
in January 1959. Barbara had graduated from SSC in 1957, and worked for
the Athletic Dept. and later for Western Electric in OKC during this time in
Oklahoma.
Travis went to work for Halliburton Services in February 1959 for whom he
worked until retirement in 1993. The Burkes enjoyed living in 10 different
places (transfers) during those years and are happily retired in North
Louisiana! Barbara adjusted her work and life to fit the current situation
wherever/whenever it changed.
1970's Oklahoma City
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Miss Barbara Beth Taylor and Travis
Dale Burke of Buckner, Arkansas,
have completed plans for their
wedding which will be solemnized on
August 25, 1957, at 4. P.M. in the First
Baptist Church in Crossett, Arkansas,
by Dr. Gerald Smith.
The bride will be given in marriage by
her father, Otho Taylor. Miss
Gertrude Alcorn, organist will
accompany Mrs. William Spivey of
Waco, Texas, soloist.
Mrs. Frank Wilson of Fort Worth,
Texas, will be matron of honor.
Bridesmaids will be Mrs. Jack Taylor
of Dallas, Texas, sister-in-law of the
bride, and Mrs. Jimmie Rogers of
Magnolia, Arkansas.
Best man will be Terrell Tissue of
Houston, Texas. Ushers will be Ronald
Richards of Shreveport, Louisiana,
Jack Taylor of Dallas, brother of the
bride, and Joe Hart.
A reception will be given in the
church parlors by the bride’s parents
following the double-ring ceremony
Dale Burke of Buckner, Arkansas,
have completed plans for their
wedding which will be solemnized on
August 25, 1957, at 4. P.M. in the First
Baptist Church in Crossett, Arkansas,
by Dr. Gerald Smith.
The bride will be given in marriage by
her father, Otho Taylor. Miss
Gertrude Alcorn, organist will
accompany Mrs. William Spivey of
Waco, Texas, soloist.
Mrs. Frank Wilson of Fort Worth,
Texas, will be matron of honor.
Bridesmaids will be Mrs. Jack Taylor
of Dallas, Texas, sister-in-law of the
bride, and Mrs. Jimmie Rogers of
Magnolia, Arkansas.
Best man will be Terrell Tissue of
Houston, Texas. Ushers will be Ronald
Richards of Shreveport, Louisiana,
Jack Taylor of Dallas, brother of the
bride, and Joe Hart.
A reception will be given in the
church parlors by the bride’s parents
following the double-ring ceremony
| Surprise Celebration at Lake Greeson Travis and Barbara were surprised with a celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary at the Burke Family Reunion on June 23, 2007, at Lake Greeson in Arkansas. Their daughters-in-law and sons (names below pictures) provided the cakes pictured below. Their niece and nephew, Amanda and Alan Baker of Texarkana, AR provided the homemade ice cream after the main reunion dinner in the evening. The reunion dinner was on the two Baker relatives' (Hubert Baker; Alan Baker) adjoining houseboats followed by the surprise cakes and congratulatory gifts and cards. Travis's brother and sister and their families were there. |
Their most memorable gift is their grandbaby born, August 21, 2007, in
Tulsa to Tammy and Michael. Proud big brother is Tanner (13), son of
Michael by a previous marriage. The baby arrived between Tammy and
Michael's first wedding anniversary, August 19, and Barbara and Travis's
fiftieth, August 25. Tammy's mom, Mary Brown of Yukon, OK is the
maternal grandmother. Tammy's father is deceased.
The first weekend in December Barbara and Travis participated in an
anniversary celebration at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton, LA. Couples
who had been married 50 years or over celebrated with a weekend of
events, one of which was renewing wedding vows. They were invited to do
this at their former church by the Senior Adult Minister with whom Barbara,
as a volunteer, worked closely for several years.
Tulsa to Tammy and Michael. Proud big brother is Tanner (13), son of
Michael by a previous marriage. The baby arrived between Tammy and
Michael's first wedding anniversary, August 19, and Barbara and Travis's
fiftieth, August 25. Tammy's mom, Mary Brown of Yukon, OK is the
maternal grandmother. Tammy's father is deceased.
The first weekend in December Barbara and Travis participated in an
anniversary celebration at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton, LA. Couples
who had been married 50 years or over celebrated with a weekend of
events, one of which was renewing wedding vows. They were invited to do
this at their former church by the Senior Adult Minister with whom Barbara,
as a volunteer, worked closely for several years.
Kimberly, Emily, David and Nathan
Michael, Tammy, and Tanner
Christian Joseph Burke
DOB: August 21, 2007
Tulsa, OK
Parents: Michael and Tammy Burke
DOB: August 21, 2007
Tulsa, OK
Parents: Michael and Tammy Burke
There was a rehearsal dinner on Fri. night, a renewal of vows on Sat.
evening with a reception following. Mementos of their 50 years were
displayed on a table for all to see. The picture is the night of the rehearsal.
evening with a reception following. Mementos of their 50 years were
displayed on a table for all to see. The picture is the night of the rehearsal.
