1925
Harry
2017
Harry E. Burkhardt
June 5, 1925 — January 9, 2017
Harry E. Burkhardt, 91, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2017 in Pleasant Hill, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Alice H. Burkhardt and son Harry E. Burkhardt, Jr.
He is survived by his sister Virginia Theriot and her husband Grover Theriot, by his daughter Barbara Griffin, grandson Brian Griffin and his wife Emma Griffin, and great grand-children Hailey and Aidan. Also survived by his son Martin Burkhardt and his wife Susan Burkhardt, grandson Nathan Burkhardt and his wife Kristen Burkhardt and great grand-children Austin, Collin and Dylan. Grandson Daniel Burkhardt and wife Katelyn Burkhardt and great grand-children Carli and Casey.
Harry was an idea man. He was constantly thinking of concepts to improve components of existing or new ventures. He was an avid reader from mysteries to medical books. He enjoyed tinkering on projects in the garage. He liked working word puzzles and sitting outside visiting with his neighbors. One of his favorite statements was, “I have a basic philosophy, if you get up and put your feet on the floor in the morning…your blessed”.
Harry is a veteran of World War II where he served in the US Army Air Forces, 347th Fighter Group. He was involved in Luzon Western Pacific Air and Bismarck Archipelago campaigns and earned several awards, including the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation with Bronze Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the Lucas Funeral Home, 700 West Wall Street, Grapevine, TX 76051. Interment will be held on January 20, 2017 at 1:30pm at the DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Nantz National Alzheimer Center, 6560 Fannin Street, Scurlock Tower, 8th Floor, Houston, TX 77030 or www.NantzFriends.org .
He is survived by his sister Virginia Theriot and her husband Grover Theriot, by his daughter Barbara Griffin, grandson Brian Griffin and his wife Emma Griffin, and great grand-children Hailey and Aidan. Also survived by his son Martin Burkhardt and his wife Susan Burkhardt, grandson Nathan Burkhardt and his wife Kristen Burkhardt and great grand-children Austin, Collin and Dylan. Grandson Daniel Burkhardt and wife Katelyn Burkhardt and great grand-children Carli and Casey.
Harry was an idea man. He was constantly thinking of concepts to improve components of existing or new ventures. He was an avid reader from mysteries to medical books. He enjoyed tinkering on projects in the garage. He liked working word puzzles and sitting outside visiting with his neighbors. One of his favorite statements was, “I have a basic philosophy, if you get up and put your feet on the floor in the morning…your blessed”.
Harry is a veteran of World War II where he served in the US Army Air Forces, 347th Fighter Group. He was involved in Luzon Western Pacific Air and Bismarck Archipelago campaigns and earned several awards, including the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation with Bronze Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the Lucas Funeral Home, 700 West Wall Street, Grapevine, TX 76051. Interment will be held on January 20, 2017 at 1:30pm at the DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Nantz National Alzheimer Center, 6560 Fannin Street, Scurlock Tower, 8th Floor, Houston, TX 77030 or www.NantzFriends.org .
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