Philip M. Burns

Philip M. Burns, 59, passed away peacefully at his home after a year-long battle with cancer. Philip was born March 23, 1951 in Ashland, Oregon to Ida & Philip Lee Burns. He was the youngest of 5 boys. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1969 and joined the US Navy in 1970 as a radioman. He was honorably discharged in 1973. Philip worked for the State of Oregon Hwy Dept. from 1973 until 1976, then relocated to Anchorage, Alaska and worked at M.I. Drilling Fluids until 1979. He moved back to Washington State and became a packaging/field supervisor at Seattle Tacoma Box Company for 31 years. Phil enjoyed relaxing at home, being outdoors, and spending time with his friends, neighbors and family. There was always a good time to be had with his granddaughter, Hailey. He also enjoyed holding an annual horseshoe tournament at his home in Orting. He is survived by his daughter, Kristi Hanson of Enumclaw; granddaughter, Hailey Hanson of Enumclaw; brothers, Dick & wife Diana of Roseburg, Or, Bud & wife Paula of Honolulu, HI, Jerry & wife Bettye of Kearneysville, WV, Marty & wife Carolyn of Ashland, OR; and close friend Chet & wife Denise of Orting, WA. I Love You Dad!!! You will be greatly missed by all who knew you. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to: Shriner's Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 2472, Spokane, WA 99210.

Funeral Home: Weeks' Enumclaw Funeral Home 1810 Wells Street Enumclaw, WA US 98022