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Viola Burkland Obituary
VIOLA P. BURKLAND
December 11, 1921 ~ September 14, 2017
Viola was born December 11, 1921 at home in Bow, WA. She grew up on Bow Hill and graduated from grade school there. In 1939, she graduated from Burlington High School. Then she attended Metropolitan Business College in Seattle.
She worked for Cyclone Fence Co. and then at Boeing in the office until June 1943 when she married Leif Burkland. They were married almost fifty years when he died in February 1993. She then lived in Las Vegas; Clackamas, Oregon and Pittsburgh, PA until May 1999 when she returned to Vancouver, WA where she has resided since.
Viola loved God and her family. She loved to travel and had been on Caribbean cruises and one Mexico cruise. She also traveled to Hawaii, Hong Kong, China, to Europe twice and Banff and Lake Louise twice, as well as other parts of Canada.
She is survived by her three children-Wayne (Diana), Gary and Debbie Burkland; five grandchildren-Tyler Hart, Jamie and Keri Burkland, and Jim and Rick Peterson; eight great-grandchildren-Sailee Daining, Amelia Burkland, Janet Peterson, Charlie Parks, Jennifer Peterson; Victoria, Colt and Anna Peterson; one great-great-grandchild, Kayleen Daining; and a sister-in-law-Earline Swanson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and all of her eight siblings.
A visitation will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. at Hulbush Funeral Home, Burlington, WA and a graveside service at 2:00p.m. at Bow Cemetery, Bow, WA.
Remembrances can be made to your local Food Bank or the American Heart Association.
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Debbie Burkland
September 29, 2017
Words camnot express my sorrow..She was a wonderful mother who was devoted to the care of her family and to living a simple life with a focus on glorifying God, and showing us how to do that by her example. The women of her generation were raised during a more "innocent" time as far as morals go and yet harder times of economic depression and wars- which created a strength of character mixed with a vulnerability that you don't see in generations since...that is why it is sad to see them gradually die. She will live in my heart and memories and one day I will see her again!
Myra, Laura, & Steve Rothrock
September 24, 2017
Leif and Viola were wonderful neighbors so many years ago on Dunbar Road. We always remember Viola and Debbie each May Day when they would surprise the neighbors by hanging handmade paper baskets filled with candy and flowers on the front door. Yes, she did have a cute little giggle you could never forget! So glad to hear she had such a nice fulfilling life...God Bless.
Hart Family
September 22, 2017
Our deepest sympathy. Words, however kind, cannot mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace in mind. RIP Viola.
Annie Horne
September 22, 2017
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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Kim Johnson
September 21, 2017
I rejoice that Viola is with the Lord that she loved for so long. But my heart goes out to all of her children and grandchildren ---loss is hard. I will always smile when I think of Viola way back on Dunbar Rd. She always had a sweet smile and cute little giggle that endeared your heart to her. What a lovely woman she was!
American Heart Association
September 20, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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