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1963
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2023
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Michael Burleson Obituary
Mike was born on June 25, 1963, in San Bernardino, California. He moved to Fairbanks with his family in 1964 and resided in Alaska for 58 years. He graduated from Lathrop High School in 1981 and had been a cable splicer for IBEW for 40 years since 1983.
Mike was a wonderful uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his brother, Dennis Burleson; sisters, Marchelle Cruse and Melinda Cresione; his brother-in-law, Darrel Cruse; stepmother, Donna Gillespie; and his cat, Buster. Mike was preceded in death by his father, James Earl Burleson; mother, Bonnie B. Evans; and stepfather, Jerry Evans.
A celebration of life will be held this summer. Online condolences may be made to the family at Blanchardfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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