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GLADYS BURCHFIELD
March 3, 1924 ~ February 15, 2013

Gladys Burchfield, 88, passed away Feb. 15, 2013 in Yuma, AZ, where she lived with her sister Marlene (Trent) Crane for the past year and a half. She was born March 3, 1924 in Sheridan, OR and graduated from Providence Academy in Vancouver, WA in 1943.
Gladys worked for many years as manager and bookkeeper for the Adamson movie theaters in Vancouver. The theaters included the State, Mission, Kiggens, Broadway and Castle.
Left to cherish her memory are: sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Dale Burton and nephew Stu Burton, all of Vancouver, WA; sister and brother-in-law Marlene and Trent Crane of Yuma, AZ; nephews, Scott Skeans of Yuma, AZ and Mark Skeans of Vancouver, WA; and lifelong friends, Debbie Laddusaw, Betty Ann Howard, Jim Mitchell and Dyana Mitchell.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert Burchfield; and her sister and brother-in-law, Floyd and Geri Keller.
Gladys was laid to rest at Sunset Vista Cemetery in Yuma, AZ in the sunshine she loved so much.
Arrangements were made by Sunset Vista Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory.
No services were held.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 19, 2013.
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When I watch a movie that I know you would like, I think about you. I go to Apple Bees I think about us getting the ribs. Miss talking to you.

Debbie Laddusaw

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February 13, 2024

I think about Gladys a lot especially when I want to tell her something. I remember one day we were shopping over at Washington Square and we got to the car and it started to snow. We drove home before it started to stick Gladys would say just drive slower and will be ok.

Debbie Laddusaw

February 18, 2019

Gladys, I thought you on your Birthday!
I sure miss talking with you and hearing you laugh. Debbie

March 16, 2014

Gladys, I was thinking about you when I watched the season finale of Dancing with the Stars. I know you like that show. Miss you Debbie

May 31, 2013

Gladys, I was thinking about you when I finished watching the finale of Dancing with the Stars. I know you liked that show. I think about you alot. Miss you Debbie

May 31, 2013

happy mothersday glady. it is beautiful weather. nice and warm and sunny. just the way you like it. we miss you every day. love trent and marlene

May 9, 2013

Gladys hired me for my first real job at the Broadway Theater. I have many wonderful memories of my days working at the theater. Gladys was always such a classy lady and a truly beautiful person. I will miss her. My condolences go out to the family.

Debbie Viers (Calder)

March 19, 2013

we want to offer our sincere thank you to the other family members and friends of glady who made entries in her guest book. glady thanked us repeatedly for taking her out of the stressful living environment she was in and moving her to arizona with us. for the nearly two years she was with us she never stopped talking about how happy she was being able to relax, cared for and able to enjoy the bright warm sunny weather in yuma.
trent's daughter lisa also passed away from cancer two days before glady died so your love and consideration were doubly appreciated.
trent and marlene

March 19, 2013

we want to offer our sincere thank you to the other family members and friends of glady who made entrys in her guest book. Glady thanked us repeatedly for taking her out of the stressful living environment she was in and moving her to arizona with us. for the nearly two years that she was with us she never stopped talking about how happy she was being able to relax, be cared for, and able to enjoy the bright sunny weather in yuma.
trent's daughter lisa also passed away from cancer two days before glady died so your love and consideration were doubly appreciated.
trent and marlene

March 19, 2013

I too was hired by Gladys at the Broadway Theater, which was my first job, and I could remember seeing her in the box office at the Castle when I was a kid. I worked in the theaters with her for 18 years. Everybody loved her. Even though we lost touch over time I have thought of her very often and wished we could have kept in touch. She was wonderful. My best wishes to the family. MaryAnn Noren, Vancouver

March 6, 2013

Marlene : I just heard about your sister Gladys and I want you know I'm thinking of you.
Luz Marina

February 27, 2013

Glad gave me my first real job at Broadway in the early 70s. She was a lovely person and I learned a lot from her. My mom Laurel was a good friend of her sister Geri and we all lived in the same neighborhood when I was growing up. Geri, Glad, Marge, and Marlene-what an amazing group of sisters. My love to the family.
Terri Dickinson (McLoughlin)

February 26, 2013

Everyone who knew Gladys or Louise as many knew her by will miss her as she was the kindest most giving human being I've ever know.I think of her everday and will always miss her as we were together for 27 years. My condolences to all who knew her.

Jim Mitchell

February 25, 2013

Dear family: I too was hired by Gladys as an usherette at the Broadway theater. It was my very first job and I was thrilled to be there. She was so sweet to me and I will always remember her kindness. What a great experience to have in life, to have a wonderful manager like her. I will always remember her and my deepest sympathy to the family. Cheryl Dillon (LaFave)

February 24, 2013

February 23, 2013

To Marlene~

I remember your sister's smiling face at the Broadway theater and I know you worked there, too. My heart goes out to you as I really don't know what I'd do if I lost one of my dear sisters. My thoughts are with you.

DeAnna Williamson Gilbert

February 23, 2013

Aunt Gladys, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace

Love

Scott and Patti Keller

February 22, 2013

Dearest Glad...I loved our get togetherson the Island..Many times I have thought of you....I went to AZ also...Did not know we were so close...I wish for you a peaceful and serene journey..see you at rainbow Bridge

NMR

neil rose

February 20, 2013

Gladys hired me as an usherette at the Broadway Theater. It was my first job, and I remember Gladys as a very gracious and beautiful lady. My condolences to the Burchfield family.

Sharon Davenport (Luokkala)

February 19, 2013

Gladys was perfect. Pretty, funny, smart. She was the rock at the Broadway Theaters. I miss her and those days so long ago.

Chip Nitschke

February 19, 2013

Condolences to the Burchfield family. I remember Gladys well from the theaters. My father Linton Sanders worked with Gladys for many many years. I always thought Gladys was so pretty and she always treated me well.

Carolyn Sanders-Kartheu

February 19, 2013

I will have cherish all the good memories that we had together. I had worked for Gladys for seven years at the Broadway Theater. I would pick up Gladys at the Theater around noon and we would shop all day especailly the Nordstom Rack. She would like to go to Apple Bees for their Ribs. I will miss my friend and I'm glad that I went to visit her in Yuma. Miss you Gladys.

Debbie Laddusaw

February 19, 2013

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