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Terry Burlingame

Born: 9/8/1943
Died: 8/13/2022
Age: 78
Community: Durand, MI

Terry F. Burlingame Sr. age 78 of Durand, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home after a battle with Parkinson's related to Agent Orange. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM on Friday, August 19, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Durand. Family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Arrangements are being handled by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel.

Terry Frederick Burlingame was born September 8, 1943 in Fenton, a son of Carl and Freda (Sturgis) Burlingame. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, with the 2nd and 22nd Recon in the 25th. Division. He was wounded by mortar shrapnel in the back four days before he returned home. He earned the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Vietnam service ribbon, Campaign ribbon, Unit Citation ribbon, along with the Infantryman's badge. On January 18, 1964 Terry married Rose Balish. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, U of M sports, spending time with his grandchildren and going to their sporting events. In 1999 Terry retired from General Motors after 38 years.

Terry is survived by his wife, Rose Burlingame; children, Terry (Tina) Burlingame Jr., Jamie (Sherry) Burlingame and Jeremy (Maegan) Burlingame; grandchildren, Tyler (Sara), Travis, Caleb, Caitlynn, Bella Rose and Drew Burlingame. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and brother-in-law, Ken Allen.

The family would like to send a special thanks to hospice nurse, Terri Hawke and caregiver from Visiting Angels, Tammy Randall.

Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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  Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chapel
501 N. Saginaw St.
Durand, MI 48429

Phone: (989) 288-3106

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Visitation
Date:   8/19/2022
Time:   9:15 AM
Family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   8/19/2022
Time:   11:00 AM
 
Location:   St. Mary's Catholic Church
700 Columbia Dr.
Durand , MI 48429

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