[Land-speed] Lee Burkey

gary_ellen at q.com gary_ellen at q.com
Mon Sep 26 08:29:51 MDT 2011


Lee Carl Burkey, born July 9, 1928 in Ohio, Died September 15 ,
2011. He died on the Salt Flats at Bonneville , Utah where he was
enjoying an exceptionally beautiful morning with his three boys when he
left us. He is survived by his five children which includes two sets of
twins, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He served in the Air
Force, married Norma Burkey B and raised his family in Yorba Linda, CA.
Lee was a retired engineer from Rockwell International. In B 2003 Lee
moved to B Pilot Pt. Texas. Lee became a good friend to Don Vesco while
living in the Murrieta area of So. Cal. Lee helped design major
components for Team Vesco's Turbinator project and served as crew member
for Don's team. Lee loved motorcycles, and Bonneville racing. At the age
of 73
Lee set a landspeed record on his Suzuki and became a member of the
200 mph Club. Services will be held in Aubrey, Texas on Oct. 1 . The family
has asked that donations to Save the Salt may be made in lieu of flowers.

Donations can be mailed to:

Russ Eyres
3673 Millikin Street
San Diego, CA. 92122



Gary & Ellen Wilkinson

U.S.F.R.A.


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