Friendship - Victor L. “Pop-Pop” Burrows, 77, of Moline,
Illinois and a former resident of Friendship passed away Saturday, June 22,
2019 in his home at the Amber Ridge Assisted Living complex. He was born August
27, 1941 in Friendship, a son of the late Myron A. and Gertrude Irish Burrows.
On June 26, 1965 in Obi he married Sharon Marlene Wolfer who predeceased him on
January 13, 2008. On March 6, 2010 he married Maggie Simoens who survives.
Victor enjoyed working with people, and his career choices
reflected that. He worked for a time as a door-to-door salesman before working
in public relations at Pensacola Christian College. He was also a barber,
providing his customers with quality haircuts and friendly conversation for 40
years. After his retirement, Victor volunteered at East Moline Christian School
as a handyman. There, people referred to him as “Mr. Fix-It” because he could
repair anything. He also volunteered at Victory Baptist Church recording
services and programs to DVD to deliver to the church’s shut-ins. Victor was a
loyal CUBS fan and in his spare time loved going to auctions and watching
classic television shows.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Maggie, are his daughters
Kimberly (Ronald) Patrick of Moline, IL, Lisa (John) Ward of Meridianville, AL;
four grandchildren, Ryan (Sharon) Patrick, Drew (Savannah) Patrick, Jessica
(Dustin) Elliott and Justin Ward; two great grandchildren, Clayton McNutt and
Lydia Elliott; two brothers Harold Burrows, Duane Burrows and several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to his first wife and parents he was predeceased
by four brothers, Mike, Philip, Ralph, and Arvis Burrows and two sisters, Jean
Burrows and Jesse Reese Emons.
A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July
1, 2019 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Friendship. Memorials if desired to: East Moline Christian
School, 900 46th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244.
