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- East Valley Tribune
CROCKETT, Paul Burke Age 71, passed away peacefully Christmas Day, 2014 in Raymond, Wa. of natural causes.
Born July 17, 1943 in Great Falls, Montana to Sam and Elma Crockett.
He grew up wintering in Mesa, Az. and summering on his family wheat farm north of Great Falls. He attended the University of Montana and served in the Marines in Vietnam from 1969 -1970. Burke loved the ocean and the years he spent as captain of a tender carrying salmon to the canneries along the Alaskan coast. A story teller by nature, he shared many tales with his family and friends of his years on the ocean. Though he loved traveling around the country over the years, his heart was always in the northwest. He lived for many years in La Conner, Wa and finally in Raymond.
He is survived by his mother, Elma, Tucson, Az, 5 siblings :Kathleen Elsberry,Tucson,Az, Bruce, Ridgefield, Wa, Beth Schroer (Dave) Homer, Ak, Roger (Ann),Ogden, Ut, Jim (Susie),Challis.Id. and 12 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Crockett. Uncle Burke's gentle spirit, twinkling smile, sparkling blue eyes and zany sense of humor will be missed by all his family.
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