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In Memory of
Burl
Bond Jr.
Bond Jr.
1937 - 2017
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Life Story for Burl Bond Jr.
In the late afternoon on August 17th, 2017, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend joined his cherished wife in their eternal home, with their heavenly father. On this day, Burl unexpectedly died in surgery.
Burl Bond Jr. did not mean to make us sad that day; he was a kind, giving, and honest man. Our father would not want us to mourn, so we celebrate the man we loved and embrace the happy times we all shared with him.
Burl Bond Jr. was born to Anna May and Burl Bond Sr. on March 26th, 1937. He arrived in the world in a tiny cabin, four miles out of town in Hood River, Oregon.
Burl spent his school days in Hood River, graduating in 1955 as a Blue Dragon. His school career was highlighted by a last-minute, two-point score in overtime to win the basketball game. The Blue Dragons were playing their rival, The Dalles Indians, and in the final seconds, Burl scored two points to put them in the lead and to win the game. His team mates carried him off the court. It was also at this school where Burl turned down a basketball scholarship.
In 1952, Burl was driving his car with a friend, when a beautiful blonde caught his eye. Turning his car around, Burl proceeded to follow the pretty, petite, blonde, who was walking with a friend down the road. Burl asked the blonde, Sharon Kay (Penny), out for a date and the rest was history.
Burl married Sharon House, nicknamed Penny, on September 28th, 1956. Burl worked heavy construction, moving the young couple all over Oregon and Washington. Burl worked on numerous damns, following each one as they were being constructed. When his job would end, he would move on to the next. After spending seventeen years in construction, Burl decided he did not want to move his young family around anymore; he wanted a normal job, where he could be at home at night and where his children could attend one school. The Bond family made The Dalles their home in the sixties.
Burl worked some odd jobs, but was not content until he found a job that would provide for his family. In 1973, Burl was interviewed and hired by United Parcel Service. Burl had an immaculate driving record and work ethic. Burl never missed work, except for the one time when his son, Kent, was in a state playoff baseball game, as a catcher for the Wahtonka Eagles. The game was at three in the afternoon; a time of day when no U.P.S. driver was off duty. Burl suddenly was feeling “ill” and called in that day.
Burl and his wife, Penny, loved the game of baseball. Burl would coach and Penny would keep the score books. He coached his son's little league teams, and was honored to coach the All-Star Teams when asked. Burl even continued to coach long after his son's baseball career ended.
He retired from U.P.S. after 23 years of service. He was a proud teamster member. Burl and Penny would spend their time “donating” at area casinos. Burl and Penny loved to travel with their little companion, Maddy, who was their beloved dog. They enjoyed trips to Nevada, where they also included Burl’s older brother, Bob.
Burl was able to share in all eight of his grand children’s high school graduations. He was beyond thrilled to attend three college graduations as well.
In May of 2017, three months before his passing, Burl celebrated his 80th birthday on a family cruise to Alaska. Nine family members, including five grandchildren, were on board. Burl would often be seen in the casino late at night, playing Texas Hold ‘Em with his two grandsons, Derek and Zac. Such fond memories were created on that cruise.
Burl was preceded in death by his loving wife, Penny, who passed away in 2003; his brother, Bob; both of his parents. He mourned the passing of his little dog, Maddie, who passed not long after his wife did. It was the last little dog they shared their home with.
Burl is survived by his children; son, Kent Bond (Anna); daughters, Lisa Mabrey and Kaye Springer (Barry). He leaves behind eight grandchildren, who dearly loved him; Heidi Anderson, Jeff and Jacob Burl Mabrey, Derek, Chelsea, Jessica Bond, Zac and Summer Smith. Burl leaves behind his youngest brother, Gary Bond, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burl had many dear and close friends; he will be deeply missed by June Brown, Eileen Gurley, and Tom and Kay Ashmore.
Burl touched many people in this world. He leaves behind a legacy of love, values, integrity, and above all else, laughter. He would not want us to linger in sadness but rather, to embrace life and all it has to offer. Burl Bond left this world a much better place than before he arrived. So when you think of Daddy, remember his laugher, his love, and envision him in heaven, laughing with Jesus.
We will be having a Celebration of Life for Burl on Saturday, August 2, 2017 from 12:00 p.,. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hood River Hotel. If you would like to donate in Burl’s name, please donate to Dogs of the Gorge (P.O. Box 391 Goldendale, Washington, 98620) as dogs were an all-time favorite of our father’s.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
Burl Bond Jr. did not mean to make us sad that day; he was a kind, giving, and honest man. Our father would not want us to mourn, so we celebrate the man we loved and embrace the happy times we all shared with him.
Burl Bond Jr. was born to Anna May and Burl Bond Sr. on March 26th, 1937. He arrived in the world in a tiny cabin, four miles out of town in Hood River, Oregon.
Burl spent his school days in Hood River, graduating in 1955 as a Blue Dragon. His school career was highlighted by a last-minute, two-point score in overtime to win the basketball game. The Blue Dragons were playing their rival, The Dalles Indians, and in the final seconds, Burl scored two points to put them in the lead and to win the game. His team mates carried him off the court. It was also at this school where Burl turned down a basketball scholarship.
In 1952, Burl was driving his car with a friend, when a beautiful blonde caught his eye. Turning his car around, Burl proceeded to follow the pretty, petite, blonde, who was walking with a friend down the road. Burl asked the blonde, Sharon Kay (Penny), out for a date and the rest was history.
Burl married Sharon House, nicknamed Penny, on September 28th, 1956. Burl worked heavy construction, moving the young couple all over Oregon and Washington. Burl worked on numerous damns, following each one as they were being constructed. When his job would end, he would move on to the next. After spending seventeen years in construction, Burl decided he did not want to move his young family around anymore; he wanted a normal job, where he could be at home at night and where his children could attend one school. The Bond family made The Dalles their home in the sixties.
Burl worked some odd jobs, but was not content until he found a job that would provide for his family. In 1973, Burl was interviewed and hired by United Parcel Service. Burl had an immaculate driving record and work ethic. Burl never missed work, except for the one time when his son, Kent, was in a state playoff baseball game, as a catcher for the Wahtonka Eagles. The game was at three in the afternoon; a time of day when no U.P.S. driver was off duty. Burl suddenly was feeling “ill” and called in that day.
Burl and his wife, Penny, loved the game of baseball. Burl would coach and Penny would keep the score books. He coached his son's little league teams, and was honored to coach the All-Star Teams when asked. Burl even continued to coach long after his son's baseball career ended.
He retired from U.P.S. after 23 years of service. He was a proud teamster member. Burl and Penny would spend their time “donating” at area casinos. Burl and Penny loved to travel with their little companion, Maddy, who was their beloved dog. They enjoyed trips to Nevada, where they also included Burl’s older brother, Bob.
Burl was able to share in all eight of his grand children’s high school graduations. He was beyond thrilled to attend three college graduations as well.
In May of 2017, three months before his passing, Burl celebrated his 80th birthday on a family cruise to Alaska. Nine family members, including five grandchildren, were on board. Burl would often be seen in the casino late at night, playing Texas Hold ‘Em with his two grandsons, Derek and Zac. Such fond memories were created on that cruise.
Burl was preceded in death by his loving wife, Penny, who passed away in 2003; his brother, Bob; both of his parents. He mourned the passing of his little dog, Maddie, who passed not long after his wife did. It was the last little dog they shared their home with.
Burl is survived by his children; son, Kent Bond (Anna); daughters, Lisa Mabrey and Kaye Springer (Barry). He leaves behind eight grandchildren, who dearly loved him; Heidi Anderson, Jeff and Jacob Burl Mabrey, Derek, Chelsea, Jessica Bond, Zac and Summer Smith. Burl leaves behind his youngest brother, Gary Bond, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burl had many dear and close friends; he will be deeply missed by June Brown, Eileen Gurley, and Tom and Kay Ashmore.
Burl touched many people in this world. He leaves behind a legacy of love, values, integrity, and above all else, laughter. He would not want us to linger in sadness but rather, to embrace life and all it has to offer. Burl Bond left this world a much better place than before he arrived. So when you think of Daddy, remember his laugher, his love, and envision him in heaven, laughing with Jesus.
We will be having a Celebration of Life for Burl on Saturday, August 2, 2017 from 12:00 p.,. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hood River Hotel. If you would like to donate in Burl’s name, please donate to Dogs of the Gorge (P.O. Box 391 Goldendale, Washington, 98620) as dogs were an all-time favorite of our father’s.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
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