Clifford J. Burner

Cliff Burner, age 95, of Poulsbo died September 9, 2006 at Clearbrook Inn in Silverdale. He was born in Snohomish, Washington, January 15, 1911 to James and Minerva (Sinclair) Burner. Cliff graduated from Franklin High School with the class of 1928. He received a bachelor's degree from University of Washington and graduate degrees from Columbia. On May 5, 1934, Cliff married Betty Clemans in Bellingham, Washington they were married for 70 years. He served in the US Navy achieving the rank of LTCMDR and serving during WWII. Cliff worked to the US Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for 34 years retiring in 1973. Cliff was an active member of the Horseless Carriage Club of America and the Olympic Vintage Car Club. A private inurnment will take place at GAR Cemetery in Snohomish. Cliff was preceded in death by his wife Betty, brother James Burner and sister June Estill. He is survived by son Jay Burner of West Virginia, daughter Sue and husband Greg Klump of Hawaii. Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.