Mount Vernon, Washington
1942-2012
On April 1st, Phil Burress passed away peacefully in his Mount Vernon home after a short battle with cancer. Born on May 25th, 1942, Phil moved to Mt. Vernon the same year and graduated from Mt. Vernon High in 1960. He was notorious for his speed both on the street and on the football field.After...
Read MoreI still think of Phil quite often. There was no one else like him. I was blessed to have known Phil, and to have worked with him at his Texaco Station when I lived over there years ago..............
Dennis Thompson
April 05, 2021 | RITZVILLE, WA | Coworker
Ruth, I am so sorry to hear about your son. You are in my prayers
Renee Mayhew-Ellestad
April 14, 2012 | Mount Vernon, WA
Sandy touched the lives of his Canadian family, as he did so many others. We are thankful our Mother, Margaret, married Sandy's Uncle, Herschel. Our family is richer for having known the Burris clan.
Mary-Anne Affleck
April 12, 2012 | Harrison Hot Springs, BC
A great High School classmate and a very good freind. Gail and I will miss you greatly. Deepest sympathy to the entire family.....
Wayne Snowden
April 10, 2012 | Ferndale, WA
I just found out about the passing of Phil today from a former co worker from our days at the Massart Company. Phil was a great co worker and friend and I'm sure will be missed by many people, me included God Bless!
Bob Fuda
April 09, 2012 | Maple Valley, WA
We have been so blessed to have Phil in our lives. He was always willing to help out or just listen. He gave us strength and support to go on when times were very difficult. Thank you for sharing Phil with us. Gone, but never forgotten.
Jay and Becky May
April 08, 2012 | Cle Elum, WA
Tough news to hear. All my Best to Phil's family. I worked a second job for Phil at, "Phil's Texco," in my early years at the telephone company. Great man, nice to be around, but stood his ground for what he believed in. Ruth is a great lady too. I sent a tidbit over to phil-burress.com. Phil will be in my thoughts always. Dennis Blake Thompson
Dennis Thompson
April 07, 2012 | Odessa/Ritzville, WA
To Phil: 0ne of the dearest, most generous men I've ever known. You will be remembered always for what you have meant to our family. Bless you dear soul.
To Nancy: A good and strong friend. Rest and heal now and don't expect too much of yourself. We all have you and your family in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Bonnie de Vera
April 07, 2012 | Bellingham, WA