Ralph W. Burns

Ralph W. Burns

Ralph Warren Burns, 84, passed away on September 27, 2007, with his wife and members of his family at his side.
Ralph was born to parents George and Helen Burns on November 20, 1922, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. His family moved to Everett when he was four years old. He was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1941 and served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War in the Pacific Theater and received a Purple Heart.
Ralph and his wife of nearly 66 years Eva Mae (Austin) were married on November 21, 1941 in Coupeville WA. Ralph and Eva spent every hour of their married life taking care of each other. They enjoyed many years of camping, hunting, fishing and visiting with friends. They loved being with family and friends and were always there when they were needed.
Ralph worked as a Millwright at Simpson Paper Company for 32 years until it's closing. He was employed by the Everett School District until 1985 when he retired.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Everett, Good Sam's Travel Club and he and Eva walked with the Everett Mall Walkers for 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, Eva; son, Bob (Joan) Burns, of Mt. Vernon, WA; and daughter, Janice (Nik) Halladay, of Everett; grandchildren, Tim (Tania) Halladay, Shanley (Peter) Johndrow, Michele (Matthew) Kennedy, Christian (Jenni) Burns, and Carrie (C.J.) Vincent; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Tyler and Lexi Johndrow, Niklas and Benjamin Halladay, Jazmin Snyder, Aidan, Eamon, Guenevere and Caitriona Burns, Macallister and Jameson Kennedy.
Ralph was one of eight children. Three of his siblings preceded him in death, sisters, Dorothy White and Lenora Cunningham; and brother, Bob Burns. He is survived by sisters, Helen Bodine and Rhoda Amunsis; and brothers, Arthur Burns and Burton Burns; as well as brothers and sisters-in-law.
A special thanks to the healthcare providers of the Critical Care Unit at Providence Everett Medical Center. Your kindness and gentle touch will never be forgotten.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, October 13, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church of Everett, 3530 Colby Ave.
Please make memorial donations to the First United Methodist Church of Everett or to your favorite charity.