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Robert Burrell Obituary
Born in Seattle, January 27, 1921 and passed away peacefully July 15, 2012 with his children by his side.
Dr. Burrell practiced dentistry in Seattle for 30 years. He saw active duty during World War II and the Korean conflict in the U.S. Navy, retiring from the Naval Reserve in 1968.
Preceded in death by wife Helen O'Neill, sons Robert and Craig and grandson Brock Stuart. Survived by his wife of 7 years, Madeline Stephens, his daughters: Aleene Stuart, Marna Norling (Dean), Corinne Steiner (John); her daughters: Terry Hammer (Dan), Cathy Vincent (David), Mary Jean Stephens (John) and sons: Keith Burrell (Betty Jo), James Clarke and Craig's wife Rose Burrell. He also had many loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
My life is ended here; the Lord
has called me home.
Don't mourn my passing as I am
now in the presence of the
Glory of God.
I will wait here for you with Jesus
and watch over you with him
Until you also come home.
-Written by R.A. Burrell
Memorial mass will be held at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, 814 NE 85th Street, Seattle, WA, on Saturday, July 21st at 11:00. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Medic One, 325 9th Ave Box 359747, Seattle, WA 98104-2499
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Burrell
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Larry Stuart
July 25, 2012
Bob you were such a cool guy. You will be missed by many. RIP my friend.
Judy Sundgren Tucker
July 22, 2012
Robert gave to me his gift of life. His strength expressed to me to think positive about myself and my future, whatever it may bring. With his smile, he proved what has age got to do with it.
Jehn McCaw
July 21, 2012
RIP Umpie.
donna hinrichs(torstenson)
July 21, 2012
my prays our with the Burrell family for their loss of a wonderful person that will be greatly missed.
we love you all.
love Donna and the Torstenson family
Linda McCaw
July 20, 2012
Burrell Family
So Sorry for your loss. Umpie You were a great person with a kind heart
I remember spending time at the Lake Washington Houses when i was younger we had so much fun back in the day with you and Helen.
My you rest in peace my friend and God watch over your family,You will be missed,Love the McCaw family Linda Angie, Steven ,Angel Pat,
Lorna Burrell-Thorpe
July 20, 2012
Umpie ....I love u very much ....u were a amazing man ...... I am very sorry i didn't get that final chance to come see you but we will see each other again some day ...i know you are safely home with some amazing family and friends .....u will always be close to my heart and in many happy memories ... love always Tom Thorpe, Lorna Maree Burrell-Thorpe, Cody Allen Burrell, Hayley Maree and McKenzie Rose Thorpe XOXOXO
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