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It is with the Regional Planning Councils' deepest regret to inform you that on September 27, 2007, Executive Director David Y. Burr passed away unexpectedly. We extend our heart felt sympathy to his wife Derek, daughter Heidi and the rest of his family and colleagues.
Dave Burr was a native Floridian, born and raised in Miami, Florida. Dave attended the University of Florida and received a M.S. Degree in Systems Ecology within the Environmental Engineering Department, School of Engineering, and a B.S. Degree in Wildlife Ecology. Dave was also a certified planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Dave started his career with the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council in July 1975. He began work as the Council’s Environment Planner and became the Planning Director in July 1985. He became the Executive Director on September 2002.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Howard T Odum Center for Wetlands, University of Florida, P.O. Box 116350, Gainesville, Fl 32611
If you need further assistance, please call Ken Heatherington or Nancy Doyle at 338-2550.
A special note from David's Parents:
Subject: Celebration of Life for David Y Burr
To all those he worked with:
His mother and I wish to thank all of you for the wonderful Service you for him following his death. We were touched and comforted by the outpouring of love expressed and it makes our loss so much easier to bear. I think that his concern for the environment may have, in some way, come about as a result of the many camping trips and outings in wilderness areas, as a member of Boy Scouts of America. David loved his work and expressed it many times. He also never had a bad word to say about those he worked with either. You are all special people.
Again many, many thanks from, Edward Burr
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Fort Myers FL 33901 