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Peter Burum Obituary

Burum, Peter Franklin May 30, 1925 – September 16, 2010. Beloved husband of Barbara Jean Burum (nee Rost), married 63 years. Dearly loved father of Douglas P. Burum of Acton, MA (Karen), DruAnn A. Crouch of San Gabriel, CA (Brabston), and Kimberly J. Johnson of San Carlos, CA (Kent). Devoted grandfather to Bethany, Ben, and Courtney Burum, Natalie and Olivia Crouch, and Peter and Rex Johnson. Brother of JoAnn Ensign. Brother-in-law of Shirley MacArthur (Hebbard). Served in WWII and Korea as a captain in the US Army, was decorated with two bronze stars and a silver star. Graduate of USC law school. Successful attorney. Executive at Sinclair Paint Co. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Peter resided in San Marino, CA for more than 25 years, and in Laguna Beach, CA and Laguna Niguel, CA for 20 years. Services at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 2, at Oneonta Congregational Church, 1515 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030. 626-799-6161. If so desired, memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).

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Published by Orange County Register from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2010.

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