February 28th, 1947 – January 3rd, 2023
Kathleen Jane Burruel, beloved and cherished wife passed to life eternal with her Lord on January 3, 2023 at the age of 75. She was born in Stockton, California on February 28th, 1947 to George Edward and Verlyn (Sjoquist) Scantlebury. Kathleen Married Gilbert Burruel in Reno on July 3rd, 1965 and began her life as a military wife.
Kathleen was raised in Stockton. Upon graduation from Lincoln High School she toured Europe for nearly three months with other local students on the Schiffman tour. This fueled her love of travel and other cultures. Living there, not just visiting.
Kathleen attended San Joaquin Delta College and San Diego State College and graduated with a B.A. in History and English from the University of the Pacific. She loved California history. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, hiking, gardening, reading, knitting, and crocheting. In addition she loved antiques of all kinds, especially furniture and clocks. She opened a shop, Grove Cottage Antiques, inside her father’s antique clock shop.
Kathleen attended the first Congregational Church, Calvary Baptist Church and Quail Lakes Baptist Church in Stockton. She taught Sunday school for 4-5 year olds and bible studies for adults.
While her husband was in the USCG, Kathleen decided to join the USCG reserves. She attained the rank of second class petty officer assigned to the 12th Coast Guard District.
Throughout her life Kathleen lived in Stockton, San Diego, Norfolk, Virginia, Long Beach, and Union City before relocating to Stockton. She is survived by her husband Gilbert Burruel, sister Linda Rapaport(Steve), niece Annie Hunt(Brandon), and grand-nephew Elliot Hunt. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Verlyn Scantlebury.
SERVICES:
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 24th, at 10:00am at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.
A memorial service will be held following the graveside service beginning at 12:00 noon at Quail Lakes Baptist Church, 1904 Quail Lakes Drive in Stockton, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or World Vision.