November 19, 2009
The Ebby Halliday Companies have lost a dear friend. Rufus C. Burleson, husband of President & CEO Mary Frances Burleson, passed away in his sleep on November 13.
Many in the company knew Rufus well, he was a regular at company events and one of the biggest cheerleaders for the entire organization. And for those who didn’t know him personally, they knew his infamous Dog Art. Rufus and Mary Frances have raised Boxers for many years and each holiday, he created an original Boxer painting which was reproduced as a postcard for every member of the Ebby Halliday Company as well as many friends.
Mary Frances was his best friend and soul mate and he was at her side for 55 years - never missing a chance to support her real estate career or share in her success and honors.
She was his world and he was her cowboy.
Rufus was the epitome of a “good guy” and we will all miss his big smile, hearty laugh and his uncanny ability to make each and every person he spoke to feel special and appreciated.
Visitation will be held at Restland Funeral Home tonight from 6-8 p.m.
A memorial service and celebration of life is scheduled for Friday, November 20 at 2 p.m. at Park Cities Baptist Church, 3933 Northwest Parkway, Dallas 75225. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Buckner International, c/o Jim Huey, Buckner Foundation, 600 N. Pearl St., Ste. 2260, Dallas, 75201 or the American Boxer Charitable Foundation, ABCF Memorial Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 8667, Spokane, WA 99203.
To view the full obituary and sign the online guest book, click here.
Mary Frances,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your best friend and life mate, Rufus. I have such high esteem and regard for you and realize how very strong you are. I hope at this difficult time you will allow those who care to be a source of comfort and help to you. It is not a shallow offer when I say I would be available to help you out at any time and in any way you may ever need. I wish you peace and understanding that your beloved will never be very far away and that your life of memeories will always be there to warm your heart and bring you joy.
In sincerest sympathy and with love,
Tricia Rhea
Comment by Tricia Rhea — November 19, 2009Ebby Halliday
16000 Preston Raod #100
Dallas, Texas 75248
972-679-0867
Mary Frances,
Rufus was such a special man and Keith and I feel so honored that we had the pleasure of knowing him. You are in our prayers.
Malinda & Keith Howell
Comment by Malinda Brownlee Howell — November 19, 2009Mary Frances,
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I always loved those cards with the bulldogs you always sent us when I was an Ebby agent. Miss you all!
Comment by Shirley Moore — November 19, 2009We are so sorry here at Crye-Leike to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you as you move through the next phase of your life. I am so proud to have been able to work with you and leader’s Choice and get to know you and your team.
Melonie Carideo, ABR, CRS, Broker
Comment by Melonie Carideo, Crye-Leike Realtors — November 20, 2009Crye-Leike Realtors
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