Evelyn Dunkin
Evelyn passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2009. She was born in PA on Nov. 12,
1914, the youngest child of Harry and Eva Burzinski. She joined the military during
WWII as a WAC. This led her to Tacoma, where she met and married James Dunkin.
She was a 20-year employee of Rhodes Store, and worked for the University of Puget
Sound until retirement. Evelyn was a member of St. Charles Borromeo. Being a full-time
grandmother was her greatest joy. She loved to cook and garden. She is survived by
her daughter, Rosemary Totten (Keith), two granddaughters, (Angella and Michelle),
and three great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery on
Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Please leave online condolences at
www.GaffneyCares.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Pub Date: 1/28/2009
Tacoma News Tribune