BURNAM, EDWARD &Quot;BUZZ&Quot; Age 98, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters; and two wives. He is survived by his daughter, Kay (Ray) Myer; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Born in Elk City, OK into a musical family, he grew up singing and playing bass and guitar. He moved to Albuquerque in 1950 to work with Dick Bills western band. He later formed his own band and worked in local night clubs, the Chesterfield Club and the Hitching Post. He also managed the Paradise Club in Tijeras Canyon in mid 60′s. He had a magnetic personality and always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. He enjoyed cookies and candy and playing dominos. A celebration of Buzz’s life will be held March 23, 2013, 1:00pm at the home of his daughter. Call 323-2965 for further details.
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