Dec. 25, 1933 – July 24, 2012
Noel G. Burningham, 78, of Sweet Home died July 24, 2012.
He was born Dec. 25, 1933 in Bountiful, Utah, to Arthur D. and LaPreal (Green) Burningham. He grew up in Oakland, Calif.
Mr. Burningham served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956 as a radio operator, was awarded several medals, served during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. He graduated as an honor student.
He moved with his family to Sweet Home in 1968. He and his wife spent several winters in Yuma, Arizona.
Mr. Burningham was an avid reader and enjoyed sports. His favorite sports were golf and football. He enjoyed fishing, especially for sturgeon. He loved music and art, designing and making beautiful stained-glass lamps and clocks. In later years he crafted many guitars and enjoyed playing them.
Mr. Burningham is survived by his wife Diane and daughter Raenel, both of Sweet Home, and daughter Pamela of Albany; sisters Louise Grant of Sweet Home and Rae Boughner of Santa Cruz, Calif.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren,.
He was preceded in death by a son, Paul, in 1996; parents Arthur and LaPreal; and sister LaRane.
A family gathering was held on Saturday, July 28, at his home.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.