CHARLES E. BURELISON

Charles E. Burelison, age 81, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at his home.Born April 20, 1931 in Eaton, he was the son of Elmer Virgil "Jack" and Lillian Esther (Mumaugh) Burelison.

He attended Northside High School, Fort Wayne and served in the United State Navy during the Korean War.On July 14, 1951, he married Barbara A. Middleton at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne and they have always lived in Whitley County. For 35 years he worked at Dana Corporation, Churubusco.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Barbara A. Burelison of Columbia City; 4 children, Garry A. Burelison of Columbia City;Christine Green of South Whitley; Robin (Barry) Hively of Columbia City and Timothy (Mary) Burelison of Pierceton; 2 sisters, Iola Hanuer of Fort Wayne and Nina (Paul) Price of Columbia City; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Pamela R. Burelison-Sparks, brother, Richard Burelison, sister, Barbara J. DeFlon and infant-sister, Vina Burelison.

Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with one hour of calling after 1:00 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Pastor Curtiss Johnson will be officiating. Burial will be at South Park (Annex) Cemetery, Columbia City.Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Burelison's memory to the Whitley County Humane Shelter or Parkview Whitley Home Health Care & Hospice.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.