Burl Alpert, 93 years young, passed away on January 7, 2024. He was a resident of Colorado Springs since June of 1972. Prior to making Colorado his permanent home, he lived in eastern Kansas, in various small communities. He worked in several occupations as a Civil Engineer. After serving 6 years in the military, he worked for the KC/MO State Highway Dept., then later worked up through the channels of the Dept. of Defense as a Civil Engineer.
Burl was born on November 25, 1930, to Ernest and Ella (Hollinger) Alpert, in the small town of Pressonville, KS. He graduated from Paola High School in 1947. After completing high school, he served 1 year in the KS National Guard, followed by 5 years serving in the US Air Force. On December 21, 1955, he married Bernadine Thuro in Kansas City, MO. They were married for 56 years.
Burl had many hobbies that he immersed himself into. He enjoyed many outdoor activities. As a child growing up on a farm, gardening, hunting and fishing came naturally, as a necessity in the aftermath of the Depression Era. He was an excellent marksman and made it look easy when it came to shooting any of his many firearms. He was a member of the Frontier Sportsman’s Club for many years. He also took immense delight in carving and whittling, participating in the local Pikes Peak Whittlers Club, and the Colorado Carvers Guild. He was very involved in both clubs, serving as Secretary and/or Treasurer for a long while.
Burl is survived by his 3 loving daughters; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Daughter, Kathryn Finch; and her 2 sons: Brandon, with his 2 daughters: Kaylin and Ella; and Travis Finch. Daughter, Calleen Olson; and her daughter, Shannon Hertel; and her 2 children: Quinn and Lily. Daughter, Carla; and her 2 children; Janelle; and her 3 daughters: Sonja, Maeva and Raya; and son, Jeremy.
Burl was a member of Rustic Hills Baptist Church. A Memorial service will be held at Rustic Hills Baptist Church, January 27, 2024, at 12:00 pm. Rustic Hills Baptist Church is located at 1927 North Murray Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80915.
Memorials and/or donations can be made in Burl’s name to: Pikes Peak Whittlers Club, Colorado Carving Guild, Frontier Sportsman’s Club, Rustic Hills Baptist Church, or The Salvation Army.
Larry and Sue a long with Stephanie Rasmussen (Brandon’s parents-in-law
19 Jan 2024I’ve known Burl since 1989 professionally before my daughter knew of Brandon. We struck up a friendship when meeting at the PAFB commanders conference room. Then after Heather married Brandon Burl and his wife plus my wife and me met at holiday occasions. I will never forget him and will long miss him. He always took the lead in figuring answers to problems. Now his help is needed on a spiritual level with his grandson Logan preparing the way for us.
GENE KRULL
24 Jan 2024GENE KRULL
WILL AND GREATLY MISS OUR 11 O’CLOCK COFFEE TIMES WITH BURL. HAD SOME FANTASTIC VISITS TALKING ABOUT HUNTING, TRAPPING, FARMING AND GARDENING. BURL LOVED MY WIFE’S (MARINA) COOKIES AND “STICKY BUNS” I BROUGHT FOR OUR VISITS….AND WE BOTH WILL MISS MAKING THEM FOR HIM. I WAS ALWAYS AMAZED AT HIS ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL AT MATH. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU….
Phil Sutton
25 Jan 2024Burl and I were life long friends, we met in the early 60’s when we both worked for the Mo. Hwy dept. Burl & Bernadine lived three houses from us in our subdivision. Burl left the Mo. hwy dept and went to work for the federal govt. at Richards – Gebaur airbase just across the highway from where we lived. He was transfered to Az. when that base closed. He later transfered to Co. spgs. Co. Shortly after, we started Elk hunting and continued for 35 yrs +/- We had great stories and great memories from those times. Burl, Bernadine, their family and ours shared several vacations together and I will always remember those times. A great friend and I hope to see you soon. Phil
Andrew Conder
27 Jan 2024I first meet Burl in 1989 when I started working at PAFB in the site support section. We struck up a friendship very quickly as we were both Civil Engineers working on projects together and had a love of firearms and hunting. He was a great mentor to me early in my career and I enjoyed our time together and visiting him at his home. On more than one occasion we would go “exploring” in his basement for bottles of homemade wine that he had stashed. I always enjoyed our conversations on hunting, firearms and reloading. Burl was an accomplished Engineer and a good friend. My condolences to his family on his passing. Andy