BURUD, Merle Loraine

(Maiden Name: Finn)


Merle Loraine Burud, of Tempe, AZ, died on May 21, 2003. Born on August 14, 1917, she was originally from Maryd, Pennsylvania. She attended Kansas City Art Institute before marrying William N. Burud, (USAR RET), deceased, husband of 59 yrs. She was preceded in death by her brother Charles W. Finn, and sister Gladys M. Finn. She is survived by two adult children, son William C. Burud, daughter Chandler T. Gunning & husband Joel, sister-in-law Betty and husband Elmer Clemetson. Private family services at Mesa City Cemetery, June 6, 2003, Arrangements by Tempe Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic from 6/1/2003 - 6/3/2003.