Verna Dean Burslem's Obituary
Verna BurslemVerna Burslem, a resident of Spanaway, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2004, at the age of 72 in Seattle.Verna was born January 25, 1932, in Louisa, Kentucky. She grew up in Crumb, West Virginia. In the 1950s she settled in Washington where she met her future husband, Wilfrid Burslem, at Ben DewÂ's Restaurant. They were married in 1962 at WilfridÂ's motherÂ's house in Parkland. Verna was a partner in the family business, Burs Restaurant, for thirty years. Six years ago, she and Wilfrid retired to Lake Spanaway where they enjoyed the peace and quiet.Verna is survived by her husband of 42 years, Wilfrid; children, Theodore, Kathy, and David; and grandchildren, Allison, Holly, David, Christopher, and Jessie.She was preceded in death by her infant son, Richard.Verna is remembered by her family as a best friend who would do anything for her children.A private graveside will be held at a later date. Public visitation will be held from 3:00 PM Â- 9:00 PM, Friday, April 9.
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