Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Richard F. Wilkinson 1931-2009

Dick Wilkinson BHS 1950

Richard F. "Dick" Wilkinson
July 22, 1931 – February 14, 2009
Richard F. "Dick" Wilkinson passed away peacefully on February 14th at Silverado Senior Living in San Juan Capistrano surrounded by family.
A Burbank resident for 63 years, he attended St. Robert Bellarmine Elementary School, John Muir Jr. High and Burbank High School graduating with the Class of 1950. Dick was a member of the 1st Pacific Drum and Bugle Corps during the Korean War and was honorable discharged from the Marines. He owned his own business, R.F. Wilkinson’s Furniture Finishing in West Hollywood for 41 years. Dick retired to Laguna Beach in 1994.
Predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Marion, he is survived by his children (and spouse) Susan Miller (Mark), Judy Dvoracek (Joe) and Tom Wilkinson (Mona); 8 grandchildren; 2 step-granddaughters and his sister, Moria Hansen. Donations may be made in Richard’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association
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