In Memory Of
William Burd
William Burd
City and State of residence: Casper, Wyoming
Name of deceased: William E. "Ed" Burd
Age of deceased: 82
Place of service: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Casper
Date of service: Tuesday, 12-19-2006
Time of service: 10:30 AM
Officiating: Father Bob Fox from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Name of cemetery: Highland Cemetery in Casper, Wyoming
Viewing: Visitation Monday 12-18-2006 from 2:00 until 4:00pm
Date of death: He died peacefully in his sleep 12-14-2006 of natural causes.
Place of death: Casper, Wyoming
Date of birth: 08-25-1924
Place of birth: Casper, Wyoming
Parents name: Ross A Burd and Hilda O. Gruenberg
Life History: He was born on a homestead on the Poison Spider which is now part of the Diamond Ring ranch. He attended schools in Casper and graduated from NCHS. He served during World War II as a gunner in the US Navy Armed Guard aboard merchant ships in the Pacific, which he took every opportunity to tell his children about.
In 1952 he married Charlcia "Chuck" Durbin from Casper and had 4 children.
He owned several businesses in the Casper area and was a realtor, developer, and builder for a number of years.
He had a deep love for the outdoors which included hunting, fishing, arrowhead hunting and exploring, which he instilled in his children and grandchildren. He never passed up of a chance to be in the outdoors with his children. After visiting Alaska the first time, he fell in love with it and returned at every opportunity.
After retirement he traveled the world with his wife. Trips to Las Vegas were always his favorite and he never missed an opportunity to play poker.
Survivors name and city and state.
Wife: Charlcia "Chuck" Burd, Casper, WY
Son: Bill Burd Jr., Gillette, WY
Son: John Burd, Casper, WY
Son: Jim Burd, Anchorage, AK
Grandchildren: 9
Great-Grandchildren 8
Preceded in death: His Parents , ,
Preceded in death: Daughter: Cheryl Ann Burd, ,
Preceded in death: Brother: Hank Burd, ,
Preceded in death: Brother: Ross Burd, ,
Preceded in death: Sister: Mable Cummings, ,
Preceded in death: Sister: Virginia Toth,
Memorials:
Arthritis Foundation, Rocky Mt. Chapter, PO Box 22598 Denver, CO 80222 or Our Lady of Fatima, 1401 CY Ave. Casper, WY 82604
Newcomer Family Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Contact person: Diane McKee at (307) 234-0234
Name of deceased: William E. "Ed" Burd
Age of deceased: 82
Place of service: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Casper
Date of service: Tuesday, 12-19-2006
Time of service: 10:30 AM
Officiating: Father Bob Fox from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Name of cemetery: Highland Cemetery in Casper, Wyoming
Viewing: Visitation Monday 12-18-2006 from 2:00 until 4:00pm
Date of death: He died peacefully in his sleep 12-14-2006 of natural causes.
Place of death: Casper, Wyoming
Date of birth: 08-25-1924
Place of birth: Casper, Wyoming
Parents name: Ross A Burd and Hilda O. Gruenberg
Life History: He was born on a homestead on the Poison Spider which is now part of the Diamond Ring ranch. He attended schools in Casper and graduated from NCHS. He served during World War II as a gunner in the US Navy Armed Guard aboard merchant ships in the Pacific, which he took every opportunity to tell his children about.
In 1952 he married Charlcia "Chuck" Durbin from Casper and had 4 children.
He owned several businesses in the Casper area and was a realtor, developer, and builder for a number of years.
He had a deep love for the outdoors which included hunting, fishing, arrowhead hunting and exploring, which he instilled in his children and grandchildren. He never passed up of a chance to be in the outdoors with his children. After visiting Alaska the first time, he fell in love with it and returned at every opportunity.
After retirement he traveled the world with his wife. Trips to Las Vegas were always his favorite and he never missed an opportunity to play poker.
Survivors name and city and state.
Wife: Charlcia "Chuck" Burd, Casper, WY
Son: Bill Burd Jr., Gillette, WY
Son: John Burd, Casper, WY
Son: Jim Burd, Anchorage, AK
Grandchildren: 9
Great-Grandchildren 8
Preceded in death: His Parents , ,
Preceded in death: Daughter: Cheryl Ann Burd, ,
Preceded in death: Brother: Hank Burd, ,
Preceded in death: Brother: Ross Burd, ,
Preceded in death: Sister: Mable Cummings, ,
Preceded in death: Sister: Virginia Toth,
Memorials:
Arthritis Foundation, Rocky Mt. Chapter, PO Box 22598 Denver, CO 80222 or Our Lady of Fatima, 1401 CY Ave. Casper, WY 82604
Newcomer Family Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Contact person: Diane McKee at (307) 234-0234
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, December 18, 2006
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Service
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Starts at 10:30 am (Mountain time)
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