LINDA BURLINGTON Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for LINDA BURLINGTON
Start: 2020-01-25T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-01-25T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Strathmore Mansion

Linda Burlington
Of Bethesda, MD passed away on January 9, 2020, at the age of 72. Linda was born in Shreveport, LA to Grady and Bernice Buchanan. She is survived by her three children, James, Charles, and Catherine Burlington, as well as her two sisters and her nephews. Linda was brought up as a good, obedient Southern Baptist girl, which luckily didn't last long. Her intellectual curiosity and independent streak took her to college, graduate school, and then law school and a distinguished legal career. Linda combined a formidable mind and wicked sense of humor with a gentle and kind disposition. During her three decades as an environmental attorney with the federal government, she kept a bullwhip in her office to use if needed on recalcitrant colleagues, and also organized the annual office Christmas cookie exchange. She loved mystery novels, her children, a hot cup of coffee, and a just cause. Linda will be sorely missed. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, January 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Strathmore Mansion in North Bethesda, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 21, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for LINDA BURLINGTON

12 Entries

Rob Gutro

January 15, 2025

January 2025 - It's hard to believe that Linda moved to the other side 5 years ago this month. I think of her often (and her photo appears daily in our digital photo frame at home). I always think of her at Halloween as she always sent me candy corn (my favorite). I can still hear her laughter and see her smile. She's forever in my heart. Rob Gutro

Ron Britton

June 30, 2022

Just having heard of Linda's passing over 2 years ago as I was hoping to find her and reminisce about all the work we put in on the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration regulations following the T/V Exxon Valdez oil spill and the development of the Oil Pollution Act. Working with Linda and all the energy she brought to the environmental project was some of the best time of my entire Federal career...and what an amazing person. Miss you Linda!!

Rob Gutro

January 15, 2022

This week marks 2 years you've been on the other side, Linda. I can still hear your laugh and see your eyes and your smile. Every time we go to Panera bread for lunch, I feel you with us- just as we liked to meet you there after you retired. I'm drinking a cup of coffee and reading a mystery novel in your memory. Love and miss you!

Rob Gutro

January 15, 2021

1-15-21 - It's difficult to believe it's been a year since my friend Linda passed. We shared decades of good memories and laughs. In the last couple of years before she passed, my husband and I would meet her for her favorite soup at Panera Bread, and every time I've visited a Panera Bread (often) I think of Linda and imagine her sitting at a table waiting for us. I know she is! Miss you, Linda. xox

Nancy Berube

January 15, 2021

I miss having you around for advice. I think of you often. Nancy

Tom Brosnan

February 3, 2020

Linda was a great mentor and has passed on a lasting legacy of pollution cleanup and restoration. She is an environmental hero and will be sorely missed.

Rick Dawson

January 22, 2020

Linda was one of the first people that I got to know in the field of damage assessment. She remained a good friend and colleague. She had a great sense of humor and a tremendous mind. She will be missed by all of us.

Bethany McClanahan

January 22, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Linda and secretly saw her as a role model. She is missed.

John Iliff

January 22, 2020

Linda was a seasoned pro when I began my federal career working oil spill and hazardous waste cases. I am fortunate to have learned from her and to have worked beside her, literally and figuratively, throughout my career. Linda lead by example and taught me to appreciate and look out for those in support positions. May who ever inherited her favorite candy dispenser, a tanned bull scrotum, enjoy it with as much mirth as Linda.

Rob Gutro

January 22, 2020

My husband Tom and I loved spending time with Linda who had lots of fun stories of her life growing up in Louisiana, crazy adventures with her sister Judy, and her passion for work as an attorney. I met Linda in 1992 when I went to work for her at NOAA. From day one, we were more than co-workers - we became instant friends. I wrote a blog in memory of my friend and you can find it here (with photos): https://tinyurl.com/v8k5pg5 Linda may not be physically here anymore, but I can hear her laugh, see her smile and everytime I drink tea, I know she's sitting right there with me.

Nancy Berube

January 22, 2020

I had the good fortune to both work for and with Linda. She was bright, a true professional, funny and very nurturing. You could go to Linda for professional or personal guidance and know you would always get honest and sound advice. I'm sad that she passed but forever grateful for having known such a wonderful lady!

Doug Helton

January 21, 2020

As an intern, I worked with Linda on oil spill regulations passed after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and continued to work with her on other environmental law issues over the years. Thank you for being kind and welcoming to a young intern new to DC.

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