Wendell Burchett

March 14, 1929 - July 26, 2022

Wendell was born in Fair view, Oklahoma to Vera and Ray Burchett, the second oldest of five children. He passed away on July 26, 2022, at Sunrise Senior Living Center of Boulder. He married his first wife, Neva June Bowden, on July 28, 1950. In 1957, he moved to Boulder, Colorado to work at the University in a new field known as "computing". He worked in the computer field until his retiremen. June passed away in 1974. He found a new love with Barbara (Gabby) Galbasini.

They were married in 1975. In 1985, he was awarded the Robert L. Stearns Award by the University of Colorado Alumni Association. Upon his retirement, he worked for Mission World and traveled the world working for the Billy Graham Crusades. Wendell is survived by his brother Stuart Burchett (Carolyn), daughter Deborah

Havas (Andrew-deceased), son Dave Burchett (Cathy), stepdaughters Cindi Elsberry (Gary), Sandi Zimmerman (Markdeceased), Lane Claxton (Jeff),

16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend special appreciation to Sunrise Senior Living of

Boulder, Home Instead Senior Care and Lumicare Hospice for the outstanding care provided to Wendell. Services will be held at Grace Commons Church, 1820-15th St. Boulder, CO at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,

August 20. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Wendell's name to: Samaritan's Purse, (PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607), Grace Commons

Church (1820-15th St. Boulder, CO 80302) or a charity of your choice. Full obituary can be found at www.dignity memorial.com/ obituaries/boulder-co/ wendell-burchett10866643