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Warren Burklund Obituary

Warren D. BURKLUND Warren D. Burklund passed away on August 20, 2011 in Seattle. He was born In Wahoo, Nebraska on April 6, 1922 to David and Theodora Burklund. He attended Everett High School and graduated from the University Of Washington School Of Architecture. During World War II Warren served in the U.S. Navy on the LSM 37. After working for various architectural firms in Seattle, especially the firm of Grant, Copeland and Chervenak, Warren found his dream job at the University of Washington where he took great pride in the work he did in Health Sciences Facilities and Planning. Warren leaves behind Mildred Berto, with whom he spent the past 26 years at their home in Seattle (attending all Husky football games) and at their summer home on Center Island. Also surviving, are his daughters Susan Burklund, Patricia (Mike) Harle, and Carol (Gene) McNaughton; and 4 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Virginia Blackwood. A memorial service will be held on Sept. 30th @ 12pm at the University Presbyterian Church, 4540 15th Ave NE, Seattle 98105.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Sep. 25, 2011.

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September 28, 2011

We enjoyed the Burklund family for many years and Warren and Vivian became our best friends. I will always remember them and all the wonderful times we had together. Jean Weeks, Normandy Park, WA

Margie Miller

September 26, 2011

Warren and Vivian were like parents to me. Back in the 1950s and early 1960s, we were required to address all adults as "Mr. and Mrs" and the heads of the Burklund family were no exception. Anyway, as a friend of the family, I enjoyed many a car, camping, and occasional boat trip with the Burklunds. I can remember Warren and Vivian singing harmony in the front seat of the station wagon and it was on one of these trips that I experienced my first stop at a drive up hamburger place on Aurora enroute to Mukilteo to see Warren's parents--what a cool family, we actually got to eat lunch in the car! Warren loved his daughters very much and I will always remember his endearing nicknames--Bop Bop (Carol), Snaps (Patty) and Doo Doo (Sue). I was called Beep Beep. Warren was also good friends with my dad. Hal Weeks. I can vividly remember him coming up the trail through the woods every Saturday morning, coffee cup in hand, faded blue jeans and gray sweat shirt. His greeting was always the same, "Hey Weeks!"

Bob and Dianne Zimmerman

September 26, 2011

Millie-
We are saddened to hear of Warren's passing. We have fond memories of you two. All the times we saw you coming and going from the Hunter Bay dock on your boat and discussing the victories and woes of our beloved Huskies. We think of you often. GO HUSKIES!!
Bob and Dianne Zimmerman

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