John M Burkit, 65, of Roslyn, PA, went to his heavenly home peacefully on March 27, 2026, from his residence in St. Louis, Mo.
John was a beloved Partner, Father, Grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
John is preceded in death by his mother Peggy Love, father Don Burkit, brother Glen Burkit, and life partner Jude Govreau.
John is survived by a daughter Racheal (John) Jackson, 2 grandchildren Elizabeth “Biz” Ames and Alexander “Zander” Ames, a brother Donald Burkit Jr. (Julie Brooks), and 2 sisters Diane Pennington, and Maria (Joshua) Horne. As well as 10 nieces and nephews that include Brooke Burkit, Cody and Sandra Burkit, Kasey Peters, Diana and Erik Galloway, Michael and Nicole Voss, Nicholas and Katibeth Pennington, Kristal and Andrew Evans, Arin and Joey Ragusa, and Taelor Horne. Along with many great nephews and nieces, as well as treasured life-long friends: Tim Smith, Ron and Ladonna Perfater, Larry Goe, and the Conrad’s.
John spent his career employed by Sunmark which later was bought by Nestle, as a Production and Supply Planner. After retirement he was able to spend more time focused on his faith and family. John was passionate about sharing the Gospel and the truths that he learned in his walk with Christ. He loved going on vacation, planning trips with family and friends as often as possible, experiencing life together and making memories. John had a very positive impact, with his “Happy Day!” as he started conversations. He will be greatly missed, but would want all to remember that Life is good, but eternity is better.
Celebration of life will be in Kansas City with immediate family.
in lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made “In honor of John Burkit” to Daystar Network Ministries.