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Robert Burdick

Syracuse, New York

1924 - 2024

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Robert Burdick November 25, 2024 Time was too short even for Bob Burdick, who passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 25, at the age of 100. May he be remembered as one of the youngest, warmest, most vibrant and most beloved centenarians ever to grace humankind. Robert Edwin Burdick was born in...

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Just a closer walk with Thee. Grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. When my feeble life is over, Time for me will be no more, Guide me gentle safely over To thy Kingdom short, to thy shore. I would like to pass my heartfelt condolences to the Burdick Family. Bob was a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a Boss. I worked for Bob & Mary as their Caregiver for 3years 5 days. I celebrate Bob's life today he was a good Boss with...

My deepest condolences to all the Burdick clan. It was great growing up with y´all. I will miss your dad. He was a great guy. So many great memories from your home when I was a kid.

Bob was a wonderful older brother who I admired and loved very much. When I was very young, Bob had a nice bicycle, and he would take me for rides, sitting on the handlebars. He encouraged me in so many ways. I was studying French while Bob was living in France, and we wrote many letters back and forth to polish our language skills. He urged me to go to a college that would challenge me, but I was more timid than Bob, and went to a safer school. He was right of course, but I met my...

Bob was unique in his demeanor, expertise, kindness and thoughtfulness. When I look back at the times where he helped to coach us less experienced photographers at the Syracuse Camera Club, I realize he was a one-of-a kind operson. Gentle and smart and there for a bit of advice when needed. My sympathies to his family as they deal with his departure. A celebration of Bob's wonderful life is in order!

You will be missed by generations of members of Community Darkrooms. You were an original member of the Darkrooms and we were so pleased to see you at the 50th Anniversary exhibition for Light Work at the Everson and to be able to include one of your prints in the exhibition. You were a good friend and lovely person and you will be well remembered by all who crossed your path.