[Land-speed] Lee Burkey

[Dave Dahlgren]

God speed Lee may you have fair winds and following seas... Dave
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From: <gary_ellen at q.com>
To: "autox" <land-speed at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 10:29 AM
Subject: [Land-speed] Lee Burkey


> 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.