Robert Douglas Burrowes passed away on Friday morning, April 24, 2009 at the Renown Medical Center in Reno. He was 89.
Robert was born in Bozeman, Montana December 26, 1919 the son of Douglas and Florence (Thorpe) Burrowes. He had lived in Yerington for the past 20 years and was involved in many organizations including the Senior Center and the Board of Directors for the cemetery.
He is survived by his sons, Harold of Fremont, California and James of Bristol, Virginia; his sister Elizabeth Vierra of Salt Lake City, Utah and her five children.
A Memorial service will be held at the Community United Methodist Church 221 North Main Street Yerington with Pastor Martha Milk officiating at 11:00 am Thursday, April 29th, 2009. Inurnment will be in the family plot at Valley View Cemetery.
Family and Friends may sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, Yerington (775) 463-2911.