Evelyn Mae Burnett

Age 96, of Kirkland, Washington died peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2015. Born October 22, 1918 on a farm in Concordia, Kansas. She is predeceased by her parents, Edward William and Anna (Cunningham) Bray and her husband of 37 years, Raymond P. Burnett. Her brothers Glen and Nile Bray from Concordia, KS also preceded her in death. Evelyn moved from Wichita, KS to Seattle, WA with her husband, an employee of Boeing Airplane Co., in 1953. Evelyn worked as an executive assistant for Boeing for ten years before purchasing a women’s apparel business, Carol’s Dress Shop, in downtown Kirkland. She was a long time resident, successful business owner, and a city community leader. Evelyn was a founder of the Lake Washington Methodist Church, active member of the Kirkland Choral Society and member/President of Kirkland Business and Professional Women where she was named the 1987 “Woman of the Year”. During her retirement she volunteered at the Boeing Museum of Flight, Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and Bellevue Convention & Visitors Bureau. Evelyn’s greatest pleasures were traveling abroad, theater, singing, gardening and simply spending time with friends and family. Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Donna (David O.) Wallace, of Walla Walla, WA; Jeanie (Bill ) Arthur, of Bothell, WA; and Janet Watke of Marysville, WA; plus eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; 6 nieces and 11 nephews. A private memorial service will be in May in Kirkland, WA and graveside services will take place at the Glasco Cemetery in Glasco, KS on Memorial Day weekend 2015. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Evelyn’s name to the Kirkland Performance Center, attn. Marguerite Kennedy, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033. Arrangements by Sunset Hills Funeral Home.