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Helping hands

In lieu of flowers

Please consider a donation to Black Lives Matter Movement or Filipinx American Community organizations.

Personal note from William's Family

In lieu of flowers and monetary gifts, we ask that you donate to causes that support the Black Lives Matter Movement or Filipinx American Community organizations.
Here are some BLM organizations we suggest:
National Bail Out (https://secure.actblue.com/do…)
The Conscious Kid (https://www.theconsciouskid.o…)
Help Educate to Advance the Rights of Deaf Communities (https://behearddc.org/)
Community Justice Action Fund (https://www.cjactionfund.org/)
Campaign Zero (https://www.joincampaignzero.…)
Third Wave Fund (http://www.thirdwavefund.org/…)
Transgender Cultural District (https://www.transgenderdistri…)
The Loveland Foundation (https://thelovelandfoundation…)

Here are some Filipinx American orgs we suggest:
Little Manila Rising (https://www.littlemanila.org/…)
The Filipino-American Development Foundation (https://www.bayanihancc.org/)
The Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies (https://bulosancenter.ucdavis…)
Pin@y Educational Partnerships (http://www.pepsf.org/)
Bindlestiff Studio (https://www.bindlestiffstudio…)

Obituary

William Edward Burns, 86, passed away at the home he shared with his wife, in Federal Way, Washington. He is survived by his wife, his four children, and his six grandchildren. "Willy," as he was known by most, lived a long and hardworking life, moving across an ocean to provide for his family.

Willy was born in the Visayan Islands, Philippines to a large family. At a young age, he lost both his parents, and …

Event details

Memorial events are private

Due to the circumstances of Covid-19, we are only allowed to have a private viewing and funeral in a single day, with only 10 people total. We encourage you to keep safe, stay home and honor William's life in your own way and share stories with those who loved and cared for him. Please know that there is no space for flowers, but cards are much appreciated. Please send cards to: Purification Burns C/O Glenn Burns 2552 Kenzie Terrace #129 St Anthony, MN 55418

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Born

October 1st, 1933
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Passed away

June 12th, 2020
Federal Way, WA, USA

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