Richard Burlingame

Richard Burlingame, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Ionia, Michigan in 1928, he worked as a counselor at Wayne Memorial high school for 32 years. He was also an honorable WWII and Korean War veteran who loved playing the piano and riding bikes with his grandchildren. Richard, known as Dick to his friends, was a lifelong, loyal University of Michigan sports and Detroit Tigers fan. He is survived by sons Rick, Robert and Douglas; daughters Sharon (Terrell Mitchell) and Donna Harvey (Charles); grandsons Christopher, Brandon and Cameron; granddaughters Cassandra, Nicolette Cornell (Kirk), Ashley Ballard and Dixie Mazur (Tony); great-grandchild Myalin; and loving grand-dog Sushi. The family is planning a private summer celebration of life with burial at Highland Park Cemetery, Ionia MI. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Wayne County Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels) or Beaumont Foundation - Hospice. Please share a memory of Dick at www.rggrharris.com. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services - GC 31551 Ford Rd. Garden City, MI US 48335