Beverly Burke Lane

Beverly Burke Lane passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 17, 2013, after waging a courageous battle with lung cancer. Beverly was the fifth child of seven children born to Quo Vadis Quayle and Jack Burke, Sr. on December 18, 1930. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas. A life-long and devout Catholic, Beverly was christened, attended school, and was married at St. Anne Catholic Church. She graduated high school from Lamar High School in Houston, Texas. Beverly is survived by her soul mate, the love of her life and husband of 61 years, Harry Dean Lane. Harry convinced her to leave her beloved home in River Oaks and move with him to create a new life in El Paso, Texas in 1952. As her parents had, Beverly and Harry also had seven children. Besides the busy task of raising her children, Beverly became an active philanthropist in El Paso and was a supporter of the El Paso Ballet. In 1968, Beverly left many life-long friends in El Paso and returned with Harry and their family to Houston. Everyone knew her as “Bev” or affectionately as “Big Red”. Beverly renewed her active life in Houston with her devotion to her husband, children, and to charitable work including her contributions to the Assistance League of Houston. Beverly shared her life, love and sense of humor with her many friends and family, with games (especially Mah Jongg and Bridge), vacations, celebrating special days and holidays. The door to her home was always open with much love and support to all. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Eddie, Billy and Jimmy Burke, her brother-in-law, Hobby VanZandt and sister-in-laws Betty Burke and Mary Evelyn (Puddin) Burke. She is survived by her 7 children who loved and cherished her; Lisa and Bobby Lane, Gail and Burke Lane, Jaime and Bruce Jamison, Laurie and Jim Snyder, Regina and Dean Lane, Tammy and Michael Lane and Terri and Mark Lane. She is also survived by her two loving sisters, Susie VanZandt and Katie McConn, her devoted brother Jack Burke, Jr., brother-in-laws Jack McConn, Johnny Werstler and sister-in-laws Toni Burke, Robin Burke and Geraldine Werstler. Beverly was also blessed with 13 grandchildren who adored their “Mimi”, and one great grandchild. Pallbearers are Bobby Lane, Burke Lane, Mark Lane, Dean Lane, Michael Lane and Bruce Jamison. The Lane family would like to express our deep appreciation to Beverly’s many friends and family for their support during her illness. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77098. A vigil service will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. A funeral mass celebrating Beverly’s life will be held Friday, November 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church. Immediately following the mass all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the hall adjacent to the church. Tributes and words of condolences can be shared with the family at www.DettlingFuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marbridge, P.O. Box 2250, Manchaca, Texas 78652, or at www.marbridge.org or to a charity of your choice.

Beverly Burke Lane

December 18, 1930 - November 17, 2013