OBIT: Samuel N. BURNHAM, Jr., 2006, Tyrone, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Sharon Miller Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ SAMUEL N. BURNHAM, JR. Mr. Samuel N. Burnham, Jr., age 90, a guest at Epworth Manor, died Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 8:37 a.m. at the Altoona Regional Health Systems - Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born June 7, 1916 on Burnham farm near Birmingham, the son of S. Neal and Stella Bonner Burnham. He is survived by a sister, Mary B. Grossman and husband Warren of San Francisco, three nieces and two nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles F. Burnham and a sister Jane B. Hughes. He was a graduate of Tyrone High School class of 1934. When in high school he won a contest to name the sports teams of the high school. His winning name was the "Golden Eagles". Following graduation he farmed for 20 years on the family farm then, for several years, was an employee at Engelman's Greenhouse, and at O'Rourke's Upholstery and Market. He retired in 1986 following 16 years of service with Huntingdon Developmental Workshop where he was instrumental in developing employment for mentally challenged young people. Sam had a keen and unique sense of humor. He had a little story or bit of wisdom to fit every situation. He was well liked by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. He was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Grange and BPOE No. 212. Private service will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Birmingham Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. 13th St., Tyrone, Pa. 16686. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. Tyrone Daily Herald, November 27, 2006 SAMUEL N. BURNHAM A Memorial Service and Committal for Mr. Samuel N. Burnham, who died November 25, 2006 will be held Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the Birmingham Presbyterian Cemetery with the Reverend Norman E. Huff officiating. Contributions in his memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 102 West 13th Street, Tyrone, PA 16686. Arrangements are under the direction of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. Tyrone Daily Herald, July 13, 2007