Elaine Milburn Burwell

Elaine Milburn Burwell 84, formerly of Glenwood, Iowa, died peacefully Monday October 21, 2024, at the Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday November 8, 2024, at the Atrium at One Vision, 600 Glen Oaks, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 (formally Kinney Lindstrom Center, Opportunity Village); with Pastor Nick Wessling officiating. The family will host a luncheon following the service.

A visitation will be held Thursday November 7, 2024 from 5-7 p.m., at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake. A visitation will also be held Sunday November 10, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust St., Glenwood, Iowa 51534.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to Proclaim Jesus, 3219 Van Ave., Forest City, Iowa, in support of her grandson Joseph’s ministry, a cause that was close to Elaine’s heart.

Elaine Milburn was born February 7, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Milburn Franklin and Zoe (Nelson) Knight. She grew up in Council Bluffs, Iowa graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in the class of 1958.

On May 20, 1961, she was united in marriage to Donald Burwell at her parents’ home in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple made their home in Glenwood, Iowa where they welcomed and raised their two children, Mark and Lisa. Elaine was a highly regarded Residential and Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, working for Gammon Appraisals, where she built a successful career

through her expertise and dedication.

 In 2020, she relocated to Clear Lake to be closer to family and moved into Timbercrest Active Senior Living Apartments, where she flourished, making new friends and staying active in the Timbercrest community. Elaine enjoyed playing cards, and cherished her coffee time with friends. A lifelong dog lover, she especially adored her dogs, including multiple Schnauzers. 

Elaine was a dedicated member of Grace United Methodist Church in Glenwood, Iowa, and after moving to Clear Lake, she attended River City Church with her family. 

In 2021, Elaine experienced a profound spiritual revival when she rededicated her life to Christ and was baptized in the lake at Clear Lake. 

Elaine is survived by her children, Mark (Pamela) Burwell, Lisa (Thomas) Bieber; grandchildren, Diana (David) Kempson, Stephanie Burwell, Joseph (Rochelle) Bieber, Matthew (Elizabeth) Bieber; great-grandchildren, Allison Kempson, Matthew Kempson, Kaden Bieber, Bailey Bieber along with baby boy Bieber arriving soon; along with nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Preceding her in death were her parents Milburn Knight and Zoe (Paul) Barnes; husband, Donald Burwell and her sister, Kathleen Barnes.

Ward Van Slyke is in charge of arrangements.