BORN

1923

DIED

2016

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825 E 17th Street

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Marjorie Burggraf Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 6, 2016.

Marjorie (Marge) Burggraf, 93, a longtime Idaho Falls resident, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2016 surrounded by family, in San Diego, CA, where she had resided since 1999.



Marge was born on January 3, 1923, in Salt Lake City, UT to Alonzo Melvin and Melba (Homer) Smith. She and her family, including her sisters, Tressa, Lois, and Joann, moved to Idaho Falls, ID in 1935. There her father opened A.M. Smith Furniture Co. on Shoup and "A" Street, later moving to "C" Street.

Marge attended O.E. Bell Junior High School, Central High School, and the University of Idaho. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and lived in the sorority house until the beginning of the Second World War. Marge and her close friend Molly (Bradbury) Gagon then moved to San Francisco and later to Salt Lake City working for the Quartermaster Corps.

Marge met and later married Robert (Bob) V. Burggraf in June of 1946. They had three sons, Robb, Steve, and Greg. Steve was killed in 1987 in a plane crash in Cody, WY. Robert Sr. passed away in 1994. Robert, Jr. passed away from a heart attack in 1995.

Bob and Marge started Robert V. Burggraf Construction Co. with one truck in 1953. It became one of the largest privately held construction companies in the Mountain West, operating until the auction of the company in 1998. The two were also involved in the startup of Western Construction and Allied Paving.

Marge is survived by her son Greg, her sister Joann (George) Lefferts, seven grandchildren: Stephenie, James, Benjamin, Jennifer, Brett, Rob, and Jeffery; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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May 3, 2016

Kathryn Johnson

Rest in peace

April 7, 2016

Kelley and Shannon Deist

Greg and Family, Your mother will be remembered by us for her vivacious personality. Loved her smile and laugh. What a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. So blessed to know her. Prayers to all of you.

April 6, 2016

Trish Crockett

Greg, I'm in Florida visiting Kathi and will miss the service. Marge was such a great lady and a big influence on our lives. Our condolences to you and your family. Thanks for the mention of Molly in the obit!

April 6, 2016

Carrie McFarlane-Yoshida

Such great memories growing up on 11th street- across the street from Marge and the Burggraf family. Thoughts and prayers with you, Greg, Ben and Brett.

April 6, 2016

Cheryl Seyfert

She was such an amazing lady and inspiration to everyone who knew her. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

April 6, 2016

Cheryl Seyfert

Such a marvelous lady. She is an inspiration to all. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

April 5, 2016

Janet Sonnenberg (Burggraf)

April 4, 2016

Pat Jacobi

Greg,Ben and Bret,

So sorry for the loss of you mom and grandmother. Prayers for your family.

April 4, 2016

Pat Jacobi

Greg,Ben and Bret,

So sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother prayers for all of you.

April 4, 2016

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