Burton Zimmerman

Burton R. Zimmerman, age 89, of Denver, NC, passed away on May 29, 2010, surrounded by family.  Burt graduated from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio and later finished his Master's Degree at The University of Akron.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.  Burt spent most of his career as an educator and high school administrator in Ohio.  After retirement in 1981 he, and his wife Olga, moved to the mountains of Jefferson, North Carolina.  In 2005, they moved to Denver, North Carolina. Besides his parents, Burton was preceded in death by his brother, Ellsworth Zimmerman; his son, Andrew Zimmerman; and granddaughter, Jamie Zimmerman. Burton is survived by his loving wife, Olga (Pidzyraylo) Zimmerman to whom he was married 59 years; his son and daughter-in-law, Mark (LuAnne) Zimmerman of Harrisonburg, VA; his daughter and son-in-law, Beth (Matt) Palumbo of Massillon, OH; his daughter Lisa Miller of Denver, NC; his daughter-in-law, Joyce Zimmerman of Slidell, Louisiana; his son and daughter-in-law, Chris (Doris) Zimmerman of Warren, Ohio; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on June 1 at 3 pm at Denver United Methodist Church in Denver, NC.  Internment will be held on June 3 at 11 am at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens in Jefferson, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Denver United Methodist Church, 3910 Hwy 16 North, Denver, NC 28037; Jefferson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 236, Jefferson, NC 28640; or Palliative Care Center & Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with te arangements.