Deceased Name: BURNS, Jr., WILLIAM RUAL
San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - July 26, 2006
Edition: R,E,S,C
Section: LOCAL
Page: B-6
Column: DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
August 18, 1918 to July 23, 2006 Bill Burns , 87, of Rancho Bernardo, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife Hazel; daughters Kristin Burns of Carlsbad, Nancy Burns of Malibu, Susan Hart of Montecito; stepsons Dennis Redford of Tatlayoko Lake, BC, Canada and Kerry Redford of Thousand Oaks; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bill was born in Dallas, Texas. Upon graduation from Rice Univ. in Houston, Texas, Bill moved to California to serve in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Bill and Hazel moved to Rancho Bernardo in 1980, where he immediately became active in his community. He served on the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board from 1983-85, the Board of Directors of the Oaks North Community Center, Inc., the Mirador Home Owners Association Board of Directors, and the Oaks North Lawn Bowlers. Bill was an avid golfer, lawn bowler, and played bridge, poker and gin rummy. Most of all, he loved cruising the world with his wife, Hazel. Together they had some interesting adventures, the most favorite of which was their time in South Africa. A consummate joker, he developed the fine art of emailing his friends with the best and funniest jokes. He is most remembered for his humor, quick wit, and intelligence. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. If desired, donations can be made in his name to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Per Bill's wishes, there will be no memorial service and his ashes will be scattered at sea.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com.
San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - July 26, 2006
Edition: R,E,S,C
Section: LOCAL
Page: B-6
Column: DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
August 18, 1918 to July 23, 2006 Bill Burns , 87, of Rancho Bernardo, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife Hazel; daughters Kristin Burns of Carlsbad, Nancy Burns of Malibu, Susan Hart of Montecito; stepsons Dennis Redford of Tatlayoko Lake, BC, Canada and Kerry Redford of Thousand Oaks; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bill was born in Dallas, Texas. Upon graduation from Rice Univ. in Houston, Texas, Bill moved to California to serve in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Bill and Hazel moved to Rancho Bernardo in 1980, where he immediately became active in his community. He served on the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board from 1983-85, the Board of Directors of the Oaks North Community Center, Inc., the Mirador Home Owners Association Board of Directors, and the Oaks North Lawn Bowlers. Bill was an avid golfer, lawn bowler, and played bridge, poker and gin rummy. Most of all, he loved cruising the world with his wife, Hazel. Together they had some interesting adventures, the most favorite of which was their time in South Africa. A consummate joker, he developed the fine art of emailing his friends with the best and funniest jokes. He is most remembered for his humor, quick wit, and intelligence. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. If desired, donations can be made in his name to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Per Bill's wishes, there will be no memorial service and his ashes will be scattered at sea.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com.
Deceased Name: BURNS, Jr., WILLIAM RUAL
San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - July 26, 2006
Edition: R,E,S,C
Section: LOCAL
Page: B-6
Column: DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
August 18, 1918 to July 23, 2006 Bill Burns , 87, of Rancho Bernardo, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife Hazel; daughters Kristin Burns of Carlsbad, Nancy Burns of Malibu, Susan Hart of Montecito; stepsons Dennis Redford of Tatlayoko Lake, BC, Canada and Kerry Redford of Thousand Oaks; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bill was born in Dallas, Texas. Upon graduation from Rice Univ. in Houston, Texas, Bill moved to California to serve in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Bill and Hazel moved to Rancho Bernardo in 1980, where he immediately became active in his community. He served on the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board from 1983-85, the Board of Directors of the Oaks North Community Center, Inc., the Mirador Home Owners Association Board of Directors, and the Oaks North Lawn Bowlers. Bill was an avid golfer, lawn bowler, and played bridge, poker and gin rummy. Most of all, he loved cruising the world with his wife, Hazel. Together they had some interesting adventures, the most favorite of which was their time in South Africa. A consummate joker, he developed the fine art of emailing his friends with the best and funniest jokes. He is most remembered for his humor, quick wit, and intelligence. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. If desired, donations can be made in his name to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Per Bill's wishes, there will be no memorial service and his ashes will be scattered at sea.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com.
San Diego Union-Tribune, The (CA) - July 26, 2006
Edition: R,E,S,C
Section: LOCAL
Page: B-6
Column: DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
August 18, 1918 to July 23, 2006 Bill Burns , 87, of Rancho Bernardo, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2006. He is survived by his loving wife Hazel; daughters Kristin Burns of Carlsbad, Nancy Burns of Malibu, Susan Hart of Montecito; stepsons Dennis Redford of Tatlayoko Lake, BC, Canada and Kerry Redford of Thousand Oaks; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bill was born in Dallas, Texas. Upon graduation from Rice Univ. in Houston, Texas, Bill moved to California to serve in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Bill and Hazel moved to Rancho Bernardo in 1980, where he immediately became active in his community. He served on the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board from 1983-85, the Board of Directors of the Oaks North Community Center, Inc., the Mirador Home Owners Association Board of Directors, and the Oaks North Lawn Bowlers. Bill was an avid golfer, lawn bowler, and played bridge, poker and gin rummy. Most of all, he loved cruising the world with his wife, Hazel. Together they had some interesting adventures, the most favorite of which was their time in South Africa. A consummate joker, he developed the fine art of emailing his friends with the best and funniest jokes. He is most remembered for his humor, quick wit, and intelligence. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. If desired, donations can be made in his name to the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Per Bill's wishes, there will be no memorial service and his ashes will be scattered at sea.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com.
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