Frederick Wycliffe Burns passed away suddenly February 8, 2015 at Swedish Hospital. Surrounded by family, he died from complications of a bleeding ulcer. Born February 27, 1947, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Fred was a lifelong Seattle resident and Husky fan. He graduated from the University of Washington School of International Business and worked in the municipal bond business for more than three decades. Fred was passionate, charismatic and had a huge heart. He was dearly loved by many, including Shari, the love of his life; his daughter and son-in-law Catherine and Olivier Humbert, grandchildren Camille and Theo, his parents Donald and Elaine Burns and his predeceased brothers Billy and Don Burns. In lieu of flowers, please contribute in his memory to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center 1100 Fairview Ave N. 98109; West Seattle Helpline 6516 35th Ave SW 98126; or Jewish Family Services, 1601 16th Ave., 98122.
