Joan Erickson Burch

Joan Erickson Burch, 63, of Houston, surrounded by her family passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2007.

She was born Feb. 27, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 38 years, John Burch; daughter Amy Bixby and husband Sam; grandchildren Zachery and Alexandra Bixby; sister Janice Gill and husband David; nieces Cynthia Davis and husband Tom, Susan Gunnerson and husband Karl, Stephanie Wiford and husband Michael; nephew Jeffrey Patterson and wife Randi and other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at 2 p.m. until time for the Memorial Service at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Forest Park East Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Texas Polio Survivors Association (TPSA), 6701 Pinemont Dr., Houston, Texas 77062.