Dr. Theresa Burdick

Dr. Theresa A. Burdick, 72, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her home.

She was born Feb. 21, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas, to Charles Gilbert "Gil" and Catherine Felicia Lewandowski Burdick.

She received bachelor of science and medical doctorate degrees from Saint Louis University, where she also had an internship. She had residencies at the University of Washington in rehab medicine and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Saint Louis University.

Theresa had been an obstetrics and gynecology doctor in Seattle, Washington, since 1975 and was in private practice at Swedish Hospital since 1981. She retired eight months ago and moved to Cape Girardeau.

She also served on the clinical faculty at University of Washington Medical School, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and was a member of King County Medical Society.

Theresa enjoyed quilting and loved to work in her garden.

She was a longtime member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Seattle and joined St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church after moving to Cape Girardeau.

Survivors include two sons, Nathan Burdick of Cape Girardeau and Isaac Burdick of Seattle; daughter, Madeline (Aaron "A.J.") Castle of Columbus, Georgia; three brothers, Bradley (Anna) Burdick and Brian (Cindy) Burdick, both of Cape Girardeau, and Robert (Melanie) Burdick of Lawrence, Kansas; and one grandchild, Zoe Castle.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Burdick; and sister, Connie Burdick.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.