Winferd D. Burris
Obituary
Winferd D. Burris died at home on Feb. 5. He was 97.
Mr. Burris was a native of California and lived in Watsonville for 62 years.
He was a World War II Veteran and served in the U.S. Army Foreign Service-overseas in England, France and Germany. He was a Military Policeman.
He received his Honorable Discharge as Corporal from Camp Beale, Calif. on March 1, 1946. He received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 40 years as track foreman supervisor and crane operator.
He was a Golden Rail Club Member and a Boy Scout leader. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, photography and travel.
Mr. Burris was preceded in death by his Wife Margaret Burris, Father James J. Burris, Mother Emily I. Burris and Sister Eleanor M. Schoon.
He is survived by his son Dennis Burris of Santa Cruz and daughter Denise Burris of Watsonville.
Mr. Burris will be interred on Feb. 19 at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park at 127 Hecker Pass Road at 1pm in Watsonville.
Donations can be made to the Salvation Army.
Arrangements have been entrusted in the care of the Carroll Family of Ave Maria Memorial Chapel.
Published in The Pajaronian · February 19, 2021