San Francisco, California
Charles Watson Burkett Dec. 23, 1913 - March 8, 2008 Born in San Francisco to Charles Watson Burkett (born in Pittsburg, PA) and Alice Mucklestone Burkett (born in Waukeshaw, WI). He graduated from Stanford in 1936, with Phi Beta Kappa honors, and completed his law degree at Stanford in 1938....
Read MoreCharlie Burkett provided guidance and direction to many S. P. officers including me dealing with a wide variety of business issues. Charlie always had a pleasant attitude, a good sense of humor and an ability to progress necessary work on a most pleasant and positive basis. Charlie was a statesman - one of the few.
Kenneth Bosanko
March 25, 2008 | Roseville,, CA
I fondly remember Charlie, having worked with him many years at Southern Pacific. I was one of his cost witnesses in the many regulatory proceedings he ws involved with both in California and in Washington DC. Charlie had a keen sense of humor along with his brilliant mind. A wonderful man.
Klaus Brandt
March 16, 2008 | Palo Alto, CA
