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EDWIN BURGSTAHLER Obituary


EDWIN BURGSTAHLER
July 23, 1925 ~ November 8, 2012
"Edwin was a quiet, gentle,
and kind man with a big smile."

Edwin Burgstahler, 87, of Washougal, WA, passed away on Nov. 8, 2012. He was born in Raymond, WA to Anna and Henry Burgstahler on July 23, 1925. Ed was a Clark County resident since 1928 and graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1943. In 1950, he graduated from Washington State University.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Ed worked at Alcoa for 16 years and later retired from the County Assessors office in 1986.
He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Washougal and enjoyed gardening and sports on TV.
Ed is survived by his wife of 47 years, Norma; two sisters, Edna Valencia and Wanda Grzybala; two step-children, Rosemary Miller and Norman Crume; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Sun., Nov. 18, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, WA.
Donations may be sent to Hospice SW.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Nov. 14, 2012.
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WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT EDWINS PASSING. WE STILL TALK ABOUT WHEN YOU BOTH CAME TO OUR HOME AND REALLY MADE OUR DECISION TO JOIN ST. JOHN. THANK YOU AND GOD BE WITH YOU!

KATHY & LARRY ROWE

November 19, 2012

Sorry for your loss Sis, none of us will come out of this alive and God picks some of us sooner.

Duane & Shirley Watson

November 18, 2012

Norma, I saw you such a short time ago and you didn't say Ed was so ill. I'm sorry he isn't physically here with you but what a rejoicing there must have been in Heaven when he arrived!
Linda Bullard

November 16, 2012

Norma thinking of you at this time. Prayers go out to you and family.

George & MArcia Wessitsh

November 15, 2012

Norma and Family:
My memories of Edwin go back to childhood days at St. John Lutheran Church in the Salmon Creek area, where the Burgstahler family faithfully attended. His good humor and ready smile always touched my heart. He modelled for me and others a true Christian spirit.

Dave Bauman

November 14, 2012

Norma my prayers are with you i was surprise to hear about ed's passing you both were a big part of my life and i will miss him dearly love you always

melissa ladd

November 14, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Best wishes always.

Terry Turner

November 14, 2012

Sorry for your loss- when possible contact me if you would regarding Ed. Edward Geisler

November 14, 2012

To Norma My deepest Sympathy. I know he will be missed by many. I know you will lean on the Lord and He will bring you comfort.

Robin Lopez

November 14, 2012

My deepest Sympathy. Am in Arizona so cannot attend the services but my prayers
are with you. Amelia Stanley

November 14, 2012

November 14, 2012

Tara Crume

November 14, 2012

Norma,Tara and Trisha, My deepest and heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your families in this time of loss and sorrow.

Pamela Gaylord

November 14, 2012

May the good Lord comfort you and your family, may He show you His favor, keep you and yours safe from harm and grant you His protection,
To Norma, I am so sorry for Eds passing.He is now happy and pain free. All my love and prayers for you and your family,
Thomas Krueger

Thomas Krueger

November 14, 2012

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