Wahkiakum Co. Eagle-September 1986 BURDICK, Donald L. Age 77, died at Port Townsend. He was born at Marshalltown, Iowa. He served in WWII as a captain in the marines and was an avid golfer. He was employed by Crown Zellerbach as a forest engineer and was with the Cathlamet unit in that capacity for 26 years. He moved to Port Townsend when he retired in 1972. Survivors include his wife, Claire, at home; three sons, Donald, Jr. of Troutdale, Ore., Robert of Eugene, Ore., and Jack of Cathlamet; two sisters, one brother and four grandchildren. Cremation has taken place with private inurnment at the cemetery. Willamette National Cemetery-Portland, Or. 23 Nov 1908-30 Aug 1986 (As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2007 from original newspaper collection.)