Gail H Burson

Silverdale, WA

Dec. 27, 1942 to Sept 30, 2015

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and soon to be grandmother Gail Burson passed away quietly on Sept 30, 2015, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her son Trevor Burson in 1993 and father Harry Hendricksen in 2005. She is survived by her mother Louise Hendricksen, husband of 48 years, Dyke Burson, daughter Kyla Burson, brothers Richard Hendricksen and Jack Hendricksen, as well as legions of in laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews. After 40 years in Kitsap County, Gail was also acquainted with something approaching the majority of it’s citizens.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Gail lived in northern NJ until her family moved west to Los Angeles when she was 18. Gail went on to attend college earning a BA and teaching credential followed by several years of teaching 2nd grade in California. After meeting her future husband while dealing with car trouble on the road to Big Bear ski area, Gail and Dyke married in Augsburg Germany in 1967 and launched a lifetime of interest in world travel.

Settling in Kitsap County in 1975, Gail and her family became involved in many community groups over the years, including PTA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, CK Newcomer’s/Women’s Club and the Bremerton Ski Cruisers. The family spent many happy trips camping, backpacking, and skiing in the Olympics and Cascade Mountains. For the past 20 years, Gail and Dyke have lived in the Olympic View Community.

A celebration of Gail’s life will be held for friends and family at a later date, after the new year.

Please visit online memorial and guest book: www.miller-woodlawn.com.