Doris T. Burbank

DORIS T. BURBANK passed away on July 23, 2015 in Tomales. Devoted wife of Luther Gwyn Burbank of Tomales. Cherished sister of Elsie Bordessa and the late Leopaldo Garzelli. Dear sister-in-law of Madeline Garzelli and the late Paul Bordessa. Survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, and her faithful canine companion, Boy. The family extends a special thank you to Doris' caregivers, Ilaisa and Tila Vokulu. Age: 89 years. Doris was born on February 17, 1926, in Petaluma to Albina and Paul Garzelli, who had emigrated from Italy. She grew up speaking Italian as her parents were learning English. The family made their home on a dairy ranch south of Petaluma. Doris attended Union School and graduated from Petaluma High School. She married Gwyn in 1945 at Our Lady of Loretto Church in Novato and together they've enjoyed nearly 70 years of marriage. She worked alongside her husband on the ranch, feeding the sheep and cattle. And, for 27 years she worked as a bookkeeper for Shoreline Unified School District. In her spare time, Doris loved to bake and tend her flower garden. She was an active member of the Tomales Druids Order, Sons of Italy, and Italian Catholic Federation. She loved her cats, dogs, and covey of quail. Doris was a wonderful woman; her sweet smile will be missed. Friends and family are invited to attend the Visitation, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm and Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tomales Regional History Center, P.O. Box 262, Tomales, CA 94971 or charity of choice. Private Entombment: Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma.