Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Dooley, Burley April 3, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Burley Dooley
August 20, 1912 - April 3, 2005

Burley Dooley of Bakersfield passed away Sunday, April 3. A private 
celebration of his life was held Saturday April 9th at the home of his son. 
Burley was preceded in death by his wife, Adrienne and son, John. He is 
survived by his son, David Dooley and wife, Laurie of Bakersfield, daughter, 
Annette Collins and Charles Newcomb of San Jose, and daughter-in-law, Brenda 
Dooley of Paso Robles, as well as six grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren. 

Burley was born in 1912 in Texas and moved to California when he was eight 
years old. He attended schools in Ceres and Modesto where he excelled in 
sports and drama. Burley attended college on a football scholarship and 
received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada at Reno and a 
Master's degree from Cal Poly. He taught Agriculture in Nevada and California 
spending 28 years at Shafter High School.

He met his wife, Adrienne Bouverot, in Reno where they were married in 1939. 
They celebrated over fifty years of marriage. Burley was a devoted husband and 
cared for Adrienne when she was stricken with Alzheimer's.

Burley was a member of Shafter Lions Club and Kiwanis and served on the 
Shafter Planning Commission for a number of years. He enjoyed fishing, 
horseback riding, woodwork, poetry, and spending time with his children, 
grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Burley lived a long, full, and healthy 
life until recent years.

His family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Parkview 
Julian Convalescent Home for their care over the past year. 


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