Portland, Oregon
12/24/2030 - 03/25/2024
Raised on Lake St. Clair in Mich., Burl told amazing stories about working at the family boat moorage. A mechanical engineer by trade, he married Abigail Trask in 1958, and together they started a printing business, AB Prints. He loved sailing, served as Commodore of the Willamette Sailing Club,...
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I loved sitting next to Burl. He gave me his Mandophonic second mandolin book and I treasure it. What a funny, sweet man he was. Dapper always comes to mind. I have one of his little whistles too.
Pamela Gurnari
April 17, 2024 | Friend
Condolences from the Miles family in Beaverton. We remember Burl and of course Abigail contributing their creativity to our family and business in the 1950s and 1960s.
Tom Miles
April 14, 2024 | Friend
To Eliza, and other family members: I know you will miss Burl but I hope that your fun and fond memories will sustain you in the days, months and years to come.
Joy Valine
April 14, 2024 | Other
I met Burl when I joined the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra in 2011. I always tried to sit next to him because he set such a good example and I knew I could learn from him. In the process, I came to appreciate his humor and wit, his generosity and good will. We stayed in touch even after he left the orchestra. I will miss him.
Rick Bella
March 29, 2024 | Friend
