Richard Dolor Burse
September 08, 1938 - January 03, 2016
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Richard Dolor Burse
September 08, 1938 - January 03, 2016
Obituary
Richard Dolor Burse, was born September 8th, 1938 in Ashland Oregon, to Lloyd and Mabel Burse. He moved to Bellingham in 1946 and remained a resident of Whatcom County until his death on January 3, 2016.
Richard served our county in the U.S. Navy, and was able to see a lot of the world at sea. He worked and co-owned Mac & Mac Electric for 42 years, and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and car enthusiast. He loved any engine from the smallest tool to a dragster. He was an awesome story teller and loved the music from the ‘50s and ‘60s, and was always inventing tools to make lives easier.
He is survived by his beloved wife J. Hope (Rawls), children Pamela (Radley) Miller, Donald Burse, Suzann (Andy) Faaberg, sister’s Barbara Morgan and Dorothy (Gordon) Mann, both of Spokane, WA. He is also survived by grandchildren Lauren DeLorme, Cameron DeLorme, Brittany (Aaron) McLeod, Kyle Burse, Quentin Burse, Kylee Eisenbraun, three great-granddaughters, and special family friends Dave and Linda Gehrcke, Constance Lang, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by both his parents and sister Carol Figueroa Creager.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Hospice of Whatcom County, or a charity of your choice.
A graveside service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, WA, on Monday January 11, 2016 at 1pm, followed by a memorial service and reception at Greenacres Chapel beginning at 2pm.
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: January 11, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Greenacres Memorial Park
- Location: 5700 Northwest Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -38-4-3401
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: January 11, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Greenacres Memorial Park
- Location: 5700 Northwest Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -38-4-3401
5 responses to Richard Dolor Burse
Sue Petersen says:
January 3, 2016
J – My deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord hold you close during this difficult time.
Daniel Vanderbrink says:
January 3, 2016
Janie and I are so sorry to hear of your loss J and to your family. Our thoughts and prayers for all of you
Walt Johnson says:
January 3, 2016
I want to send my condolences on to J. and the Burse family as well as the Rawls family. I have enjoyed knowing Rich over the past 50+ years. Rich was as nice a person as anyone could ever hope to meet. I loved his stories and car talk. I never left a conversation with him, without a smile on my face. May he rest in peace.Wally Johnson
Aleceia Blount says:
January 3, 2016
your loss. It is difficult to deal with the loss of a loved one. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 reminds us that God is always there to comfort us in our time of need. I pray this comforts you and your family.
Carol B says:
January 3, 2016
To the family of Richard Dolor Burse, I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort found at John 5:28 & 29.