Goldie Hazel (Burger) Shook

She was married to Wilbur Shook in July 1920 at the tender age of 15. Her and Wilbur were later divorced. She kept Velda, while Wilbur had Helen. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, and was an immaculate housekeeper. She was a party girl and loved to have fun, possibly were Velda got her love for fun as well. She was a successful business woman and owned her own beauty shop. She loved jewelry and had lots of diamonds and fur coats. She would have her grandkids over for weekends sometimes, which was always so fun. – Kathy Barrus, granddaughter

Spouse:
Wilbur Lewis Shook

Children:
Helen Beatrice Shook
Velda Shook

Parents:
Andrew Jackson Burger
Maggie M. (Price) Burger

Siblings:

Velda Shook

When her parents divorced she was 7 years old and went with her mother Goldie. She was lovingly called “Auntie Da” by her nieces and nephews and her pet name was “Auntie Mame” because she loved to have a good time and party. She really loved her family. She was also very talented. She danced the hula and enjoyed ceramics. A signature move she had when a video camera was on she’d giver her skirt a flip when she walked away from the camera. She loved wearing dangly earrings and had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved laughing. – Kathy Barrus, niece