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Phillip Burress Obituary

Phillip Lyle BURRESS On April 1st, Phil Burress passed away peacefully in his Mount Vernon home after a short battle with cancer. Phil was born in 1942 and graduated from Mt. Vernon High in 1960. He moved to the Seattle area in 1970. Here, he owned the Bounty Tavern and worked for three construction companies. At age 63, he retired from Anthony Construction after 30 years of service. He was a father and friend to everyone he met; his good nature changed the lives of hundreds of people. He is survived by wife Nancy, sons Rob, Don and Tom, daughter Suzy, granddaughter Luci, daughter-in-law Shelley, his mother, Ruth, brother Ron Burress, sister Cindy Wood, four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law. A potluck celebration of Phil's life will be held at the Mount Vernon Senior Center on April 14th at 1pm. Please visit phil-burress.com for more information. Donations can be made in Phil's memory to The Colon Cancer Alliance at ccalliance.org.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 8, 2012.

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Dennis Thompson

April 5, 2021

I 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..............

Renee Mayhew-Ellestad

April 14, 2012

Ruth, I am so sorry to hear about your son. You are in my prayers

Mary-Anne Affleck

April 12, 2012

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.

Wayne Snowden

April 10, 2012

A great High School classmate and a very good freind. Gail and I will miss you greatly. Deepest sympathy to the entire family.....

Bob Fuda

April 9, 2012

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!

Jay and Becky May

April 8, 2012

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.

Dennis Thompson

April 7, 2012

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

Bonnie de Vera

April 7, 2012

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.

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