Lester Burkett 

Arizona Republic, Tuesday September 13, 1994

Lester Burkett, 84 of Peoria, a heavy duty-equipment operator, died Sept 10, 1994.  He was born in Arkansas.  Survivors include his wife Luphene, daughter, Bertha Tipton, son Arvil, sister, Thelda Edwards, 15 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren.  Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale.  Best Funeral Services.