Death Notice: William Burns

Published 9:55 am Tuesday, May 19, 2015

LONG BEACH — William David Burns “Capt. Bill,” died May 15, 2015, in Long Beach. He was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Michigan. He was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine medic. Capt. Bill had a fishing charter service in Oregon and was a retired Teamster car hauler. He was an awesome father, husband, brother and grandpa who loved fishing, crabbing, telling jokes and singing karoke. Survivors include his wife, Donnita Burns; four sons, Jerry Burns, Andy Burns, Billy Bowen and Martin Bowen; two daughters, Robin Grimm and Stacy Bowen; a sister, Diane Oldenburg; five granddaughters; five grandsons; a great-granddaughter and a great-grandson; a nephew and a great-nephew and his daughter-in-law. A celebration of life will be held on June 15 at the Cranberry RV Park.

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