Josephine Melina Burk's Obituary
Josephine Melina Burk Josephine M. Burk passed away peacefully on March 5, 2008 at the age of 86. She lived a full and happy life. Jo was born in Argyle, Minnesota March 26, 1921. She moved to Seattle as a young adult and became the first female certified high-pressure welder to work in the Seattle shipyards to support the war effort during World War II. She owned and operated her own beautician businesses in Seattle and Parkland for 39 years. She was maried to Gilbert Burk in 1973 until his death in 1992. She is survived by her life partner Wayne Regnier. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, the families of Gilbert Burk and Wayne Regnier, and her many friends at the Friday Senior Dance Club. Visitation will be held Monday, March 10 from 1pm to 9pm at Mountain View Funeral Home. The memorial service will be March 11, 2008, at 11am in the Mountain View Garden Chapel.
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