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Gary Burlingame Obituary

Gary Burlingame died from complications of multiple myeloma on March 9, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his sons, Gene and Mitch (Kellie); and his brothers Mike, Jim, and Larry. Gary grew up in Tacoma, graduated from Western Washington University, and retired from CenturyLink and IBM. He is remembered by many friends across the country (see his www.facebook.inmemoryofGaryBurlingame.com). Gary loved to be there for his friends and family, walk, hike, and watch Gene (and the Canucks) play hockey. Please join us in remembering Gary at Woodstock Farm, on April 9, 2016, from 12:30 to 3:30pm.

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Mar. 18 to Mar. 21, 2016.

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K R

March 3, 2021

I knew Gary from an intactivist group. He was always very kind and knowledgeable. He was great to chat with on AIM, and was always warm and welcoming to people from the group. I am saddened to learn that he passed away. No one from our group knew he passed, and I only noticed something was up when I managed to reclaim my twitter account to see his posts were inactive for some years.

April 9, 2016

Marilyn, we were out of town and just heard of Gary's passing. So sorry to hear of it. He was a fine and gentle soul with a keen wit and a kind heart. So glad we got to have lunch with you two in December. take gentle care Roger and Jennifer

March 29, 2016

Dear Marilyn, I am so very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My heart goes out to you. Love, Sharon Peterson

Dave Manahan

March 27, 2016

I too am saddened by Gary's passing. Initially we worked in CORD together but became good friends after carpooling for many years to Bell Terrace. Being Wedgewood neighbors, Gary joined our family numerous times for birthdays & holidays. He was a generous with his time & talents.

P.S. he wrote the 'IFMN' transaction to monitor the CORD queues......what a man!!!

March 22, 2016

My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Burlingame. John 11;24,25,26,

Alex Lee

March 21, 2016

Dear family and friends I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one May you find comfort in knowing that God keeps those who pass away in his memory because they are precious in his eyes - Psalms116:15

March 20, 2016

I always remember Gary as a gentleman and a professional. Sad to hear of his passing. Gene Haugen

Rik Scairpon

March 20, 2016

I worked with Gary for many years in USWest, and am saddened by his passing. Like so many other friends from the past, our lives went in different directions and we lost touch. Gary was soft-spoken and kind, and his passing is a great loss to us all who knew him. Rest in peace, my old friend.

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