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Jeffrey Burdg Obituary


JEFFREY DEAN BURDG
January 1, 1957 ~ July 5, 2014

Jeffrey Dean Burdg, 57, died July 5, 2014, in Vancouver, WA. He was born in Portland, OR on Jan. 1, 1957, the son of Don and Margaret Burdg.
Early in life, Jeffrey Dean became interested in flying. His father had served as an airplane pilot in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After active duty, his father continued serving as a reserve officer, doing active duty at Navy bases during the summers of the '50s, '60s and '70s. A couple of times, Don financed family trips coordinated with his Navy duty. On one of these occasions, the Burdg family visited a Navy aircraft carrier.
Knowing his father was a pilot and seeing the planes he flew, piqued Jeffrey's interest in becoming a pilot himself. After attending Marshfield High School, he was able to begin pilot training at Coos Aviation and earned single engine, multi-engine, instrumental flying and flight instructor's licenses there. He really enjoyed teaching people of all ages to fly. He also broadened his career by working at Bay Cities Ambulance, first as a paramedic and then as a paramedic ambulance pilot for Bay Cities' air ambulance. Although he enjoyed working for these companies, Jeffrey Dean's long-term career goal was to became an airline pilot for Horizon Air, but first he needed a Bachelor's degree. While still working at Coos Aviation and Bay Cities Ambulance, he first earned an Associate of Arts at Southwestern Oregon Community College in 1989 and then a Bachelor of Arts at Linfield College in 1993.
In May 1994, Horizon Air hired Jeffrey as an airline pilot and thus he began an 18-year Horizon Air career. First he became a co-pilot first officer and then earned the four gold stripes of a pilot captain. Based at Portland International Airport, he flew the full scope of Horizon's regional destinations. During his career at Horizon, Jeffrey Dean received many positive written comments from exceptional passenger services, such as pointing out interesting scenery visible during flights. He also was praised for reasonably explaining flight delays. Several times, Jeffrey's superiors excerpted and posted for all employees to see many of these passenger kudos, along with management letters of praise for his outstanding service.
Jeffrey Dean is survived by his parents, Don and Margaret Burdg of Coos Bay, OR; sister, Carol (Richard) Marshall of Aurora, CO; and six nieces and nephews, John, Brandon, Christine, Kathleen, Courtney and Alyssa Marshall.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sat., Sept. 6, at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Ave., with Father Robert Wolf, of St. Monica Catholic Church, officiating. Following the service, there will be a reception in the church's Parish Hall.
Contributions in Jeffrey Dean's name may be made to Doctors Without Borders, P.O. Box 522, Hagerstown, MD 21741-9804.
Arrangements are entrusted to Coos Bay Chapel.
Please sign his guest books at:
www.coosbayareafunerals.com, www.theworldlink.com, and www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Aug. 31, 2014.
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Diana Thomas

September 4, 2014

Leave it to Jeff to turn being stranded in Kamloops into a fun time. He was a pleasure to work with, and I am glad to have known him. I also respected him for his support of the Humane Society. RIP, Jeff. You will be missed.

Sue Presson

September 3, 2014

Too many fun times to list. Too many people found happiness just being around you. I love palm trees

Diana Thomas

September 2, 2014

All I need to say about my memories are Jeff and Mike Roy and metros. You will be missed my friend.

Dana Schafer

September 2, 2014

You were the best of the best Jeff. I guess God thought so too. Make him laugh Buddy!!

Deb Crabtree

September 2, 2014

My memories of Jeff's cheerful manner will live on. I can clearly see a smile, accompanied by a twinkle in the eyes, as stories were easily told. It was a pleasure to know and work with you, Captain Burdg!

Inez Major

September 2, 2014

No matter what, you'll smile each time you see Jeff!

Mike Cruz

September 2, 2014

So sorry. My condolences to all the family and friends. You will be missed Jeff.

LaVerne Rude(Vancouver,WA)

September 2, 2014

Godspeed Captain Burdg, you are missed!

Mark McCullough

September 1, 2014

The best ones always leave us way too early. All of us in your Horizon family will miss you! May you rest in peace.

Monica Whitted

September 1, 2014

We are so sad to hear this,we known Jeff since 1982.He will be miss...Bill and Elia Brimer

September 1, 2014

Rest well I will miss your Smiling Face

Kirk Heldt

September 1, 2014

Jeff was able to not only show enjoyment in his job, he helped all who were in his crew to do the same! He conveyed a concern and respect for me and all his colleagues. He will be especially missed!

Chrissy Wooten

September 1, 2014

I will miss your laughs, jokes, and smiles.. It was great working at QX with you :) You will truly be missed ...

Wendie DeBoice

August 31, 2014

I'm was so sad to hear about Jeff. I worked with him at Horizon in training for many years and have great memories. He was always happy.

Jennifer Evers

August 31, 2014

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