A celebration of the life of Aneita F. Burton, 68, Lawrence, will be held at Wayne & Larry’s on April 14, 2018, from 4 pm – 9 pm.
Aneita passed away Friday, Mar. 9, 2018, at her home, following a short battle with cancer.
She was born Feb. 13, 1950, in Walla Walla, Wash., the daughter of Walter and Irene LaRue Freeman. She attended schools in Mountain Grove, Mo. Aneita was the owner and operator of Aneita’s Alterations & Sew Forth for 28 years. She and her husband also volunteered at Clinton Lake Campground for 20 years. She enjoyed camping, travel, brew fests, Pokémon Go hunting, and KU basketball. She was a member of the Lawrence Brewer’s Guild, and a past member of the International Association of Firefighters Local 1596 Ladies Auxiliary.
Aneita married Robert C. ‘Bob’ Burton on October 1, 1983 at Danforth Chapel on the University of Kansas campus. He survives of the home. Other survivors include four children, James Byerley, Lawrence, Kenneth Byerley (Misty Eaton), Perry, David Burton (Susan), Manhattan, and Robert Burton, Lawrence; nine siblings, Tarry Freeman (Bette), Alamo, Tex., Vance Freeman (Vickie Vormehr), Lawrence, Dean Freeman, Lawrence, Alfred Freeman (Cheryl), McLouth, Wanda Salierno (Richard), Lawrence, Leonard Freeman (Tina), Lawrence, Mary Besser (Gordon), Oskaloosa, Bill Freeman, Ottawa, and Angie Freeman, Lawrence; eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, four sisters-in-law, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Visiting Nurses/Hospice, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
I am so saddened by Aneita’s passing. I enjoyed her company so much. She was a delight when I come to the shop. Aneita was caring, compassionate and so talented. She positively impacted everyone she met and I am so grateful our paths crossed. She will be sorely missed by so many people.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Aneita’s family. Am glad I was able to call her my friend. She will certainly be missed.
I cannot imagine coming into the shop and not seeing Aneita’s smiling face and knowing that she would fix my clothes problems quickly and professionally. I will miss her friendship very much.
Bob and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been doing business with Aneita’s Alterations since the late 80’s. Such a wonderful, friendly and personable woman. May God bless her, and the Burton family.
So sorry Tarry, Vance, Dean, Alfred and Wanda to hear of the loss of your sister. I’m praying for God’s peace, strength and comfort surround you during this difficult time. Also sending my condolence and prayers for Anieta’s husband and children.
So very sorry for your loss, Bob; hugs always
We are sorry for your loss . Going to miss the days at the camp ground when we were racing to see who would grow the first red Tomato, she was trying to win by tying red tomatos on her plants with clear fishing line. Always enjoyed her laugh .
To Bob and family:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to such a wonderful family. Aneita had such a great personality. We always enjoyed her laughter. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Bob, Kenny & Misty,
We are sorry to hear of your loss of Aneita. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
The Habiger Family & Crown Automotive
What a wonderful person always smiling and thinking of others she will be missed by all that knew her! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bob. Hold your memories tight.
“And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation,” Khalil Gibran
I’ll miss your contagious laugh sweet Aneita!!! Condolences to the Freeman and Burton families.
Bob and family, we were shocked, and saddened when we found out about Aneita. She was a wounderful person to visit with, and im going to miss seeing hear. Also going to miss her mending my coveralls. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and family,
So very sorry to hear of Aneita’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob ,and Family ,So sorry for lost of your love Anita,prayers for all .
We here at Clinton State Park are blown away from the unfathomable loss. Aneita was such a joy to have around. She will forever be missed and always in our hearts.
To the entire grieving family, I extend to each of you our sincerest sympathy at the passing of your beloved Aneita. I offer my prayers and hope God will abide with each of you.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Freeman family and the Burton family for your loss.
Bob, Family and Friends,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
We are so sorry to hear of Aneita passing. May God give comfort to you Bob and all your family.
So sorry to get this news. My prayers are with you Bob, and all your family.
Bob & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Aneita will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bob and family so sorry. Aneita was always so kind and friendly. She will be greatly missed.
We are so very saddened by your loss. Aneita brought our hearts so much laughter and joy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss her deeply.
David and Anita Russell
I am So Sorry, Bob, Children, Siblings, extended family and especially to Melanie and Felicia, Who I know love Aneita a lot, for the loss of your loved one. Aneita will be missed by us all.
Such a nice person, always a smile..she will be missed..Our prayers are with your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady and good friend. May she RIP
My thoughts and prayers to the family Aneita was a great person and wonderful to work for will miss her
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear the passing of Aneita. We enjoyed a lot of goo times camping with Aneita at Clinton Lake. Our prayers are with the family.
John & Helen Renick
Bob and family so sorry to hear of Aneita’s passing. She was a sweet friend.
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Anita will be so greatly missed. Lori and I always looked forward to seeing you both at fair time. She was a strong lady and I personally looked up to her. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family now and always.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Burton and Freeman families. So sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. Aneita was always such a nice person and had a great laugh. She will be missed.
Orville and Mary Jane Church
In our Hearts forever