Paul R. (Dick) Burbidge
Paul R. (Dick) Burbidge 1921 ~ 2008 Our gentle man Paul R. (Dick) Burbidge, husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, friend to many and Mr. "B", passed away November 26, 2008 at the age of 87. Dick was born November 12, 1921 to Sarah Vivian Simpson and Jesse Elias Burbidge. He was the youngest of eight children and the last to survive. On August 16, 1941 he married his "sweetheart" Raeola Parker. They had two children Lynda K. and Jeffrey P. He was a veteran of World War II and served three years in the 128 Infantry of the 32nd Red Arrow as a combat medic in the South West Pacific Theater of operations. After the war Dick and Raeloa lived and raised their children in the Millcreek and Holladay areas. Dad worked 39 years for Questar starting as a laborer in the warehouse and retired as V.P. over distribution. He was active in civil affairs and was president and director of the Murray Rotary Club, president and director of the Murray Chamber of Commerce and help organize and was director of the South Salt Lake Rotary Club. Dad was proud of his pioneer heritage and was a faithful member of the LDS church. Dick was an avid fly fisherman in his younger days and loved a good camping trip. Later he played golf mostly to be with his friends. He was happiest telling stories and finding the joy and humor in life's situations. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was extremely proud of them all. We will miss his quick wit and tender spirit. He was a true gentleman. We will miss grandpa's Christmas fudge. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, his son Jeff (Delores), three grandchildren, Jenny (Rich) Bradley, Annie (John) Burbidge Ream and Jesse Coombs, two great grandchildren, Cassidy Fisher and Colton Bradley, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Special thanks to the care givers and staff at Garden Terrace and to Maureen and the Rocky Mountain Hospice team for their special tender care. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 1, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 Highland Drive, a viewing will be held Sunday, 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to funeral.
