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Richard Matthew Burwell
Jan. 23, 1940 – May 1, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Richard "Dick" Matthew Burwell 83, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023 in Arizona. He was born in Alton, Illinois to Herbert and Duella Burwell and was raised in Litchfield, Illinois.
Dick attended Illinois Wesleyan University, where he excelled in baseball, football and basketball. It was there that he met the love of his life, Susan Wallace, whom he would later marry in the fall of 1960.
Dick signed to play professional baseball in the spring of 1959 enjoying his career as a pitcher. He played in the Chicago Cubs organization until the spring of 1966.
He then went to work for the Adolph Coors Company.
Dick and the family moved to Twin Falls, Idaho in 1976 where they owned and operated Magic Valley Distributing, Inc.
He was an active member of Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce (Dick was extremely passionate about a second bridge across the Snake River), the Blue Lakes Country Club and the Twin Falls Rotary Club. He remained in Twin Falls until 2005 until his retirement from Magic Valley Distributing, Inc.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Susan, and their two sons, Bob (Jammie) and Tom. He is the proud grandfather to Chloe, Emma, Lili, Sophia and Remington Burwell. He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Duella Burwell and his brother, Bill Burwell.
At this time, there will be no services the family wishes to express their gratitude to Daniel and Nicole and the staff at Biltmore Family Facility and Hospice of the Valley for their kind and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to College of Southern Idaho Foundation, PO Box #1238, Twin Falls Idaho 83303-1238 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix AZ 85014.
Rest in peace, Dick, you will be dearly missed by all who knew you.
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Mark Luginbill
October 2, 2023
Susan, I just saw the notice for Dick in Wesleyan's magazine. I have a lasting memory of Dick. I grew up at 290 Montclair just down the street from your house. One time Dick was visiting you, maybe in the early 60's, and all of us neighborhoods kids knew of Dick's baseball prowess - I think he might have been pitching in the minor leagues then. We all went over to your house and Dick came out and threw pop-ups to us. Of course none of us had ever seen a ball thrown so high in our lives! Over 50 years later I can still the ball soaring into the sky at the intersection of Turner and Montclair.
My condolences on your loss.
Shirley Latimer Crawford
May 8, 2023
Sorry for your loss. We had some good times. Condolences to the family.
Deanna ( Latimer) Conley
May 8, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I grew up knowing the Burwell´s and my heart and prayers go out to Sue, Bob and Tom.
Anita Crafton
May 8, 2023
Dick was a kind and generous man. He made MVD's meeting room available to the local kennel club that I belonged to at no charge. I have always remembered that over the years, because it helped get our club off the ground. RIP Dick Burwell. Sincere condolences to the family.
Eric Hovey
May 8, 2023
So sorry to hear about Dick's passing! One of the best!!!
Judy Hall
May 7, 2023
I worked for Dick and Sue for 12 years. Dick was "one of the good guys." He was kind, generous and humorous. He and Sue were very good to me. Rest in peace sir, you earned it..
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