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Washington Atlee Burpee, IV

1957 - 2022

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12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Monday, February 28, 2022

Church of the Redeemer

230 Pennswood Road

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States

610-525-2486

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Monday

February

Memorial Service

1:00 pm

Monday, February 28, 2022

Church of the Redeemer

230 Pennswood Road

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States

610-525-2486

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2:00 pm

Monday, February 28, 2022

Church Of The Redeemer Cemetery

230 Pennswood Rd

Bryn Mawr,, Pennsylvania, United States

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Love his Sakata Seed America Family planted 3 trees in memory of Washington Atlee Burpee, IV

Monday, February 28, 2022

3 trees were planted in memory of
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In loving memory of our wonderful coworker and friend Atlee Burpee.

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Mitsu Fukuda posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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Yasu Hasegawa planted a tree in memory of Washington Atlee Burpee, IV

Monday, February 28, 2022

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Atlee san, thank you very much for your kindness and smile.

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Mark Hoag uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, February 27, 2022

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Photo taken 1958 from left to right Bill Burpee holding Washington Atlee Burpee IV, James Richmond Hoag holding Mark Thomas Hoag, Chuck Beauvais holding Daniel Brian Torrey in his right arm and Charles Kitridge Beauvais in his left arm. Godspeed Atlee, with gratitude from the Hoags

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Mark Hoag posted a condolence

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Washington Atlee Burpee IV, what a regal name. I grew up knowing him as Widge. He was born in January, 1957, I was born in August. I have known him as a brother from a different mother nearly since birth. As kids we explored the greatest reaches of the nearly 600 acre Burpee farm. Atlee lived on the Warden portion, I on the Fordhook part. Before Atlee was born, the word extreme hadn't even been invented. We climbed the ancient hand hewn rafters in the Warden barn, jumped off into the hay and built hay forts. Atlee was probably the best tree climber I ever knew. Behind our house was a several hundred year old Copper Beech that towered over the large three story home. Not satisfied with merely climbing the tree Atlee insisted I clock him with the stopwatch to ensure he'd always better his previous time reaching the top. From that crow's nest vantage point we could view a huge portion of Fordhook including the iconic seed house and parts of Delaware Valley College. If you were going to hang with Widge, you had better bring your "A" game. Cuts, bruises and stitches were all parts of the rites of passage. Walking, running, riding bikes for miles until we graduated to mini-bikes and motorcycles. We shared epic adventures up at Watkins Glen, New York, Lime Rock, Connecticut, Bridgehampton, Long Island and Laguna Seca, California attending races for years. In a world where many only get one shot, Atlee devoured every day, he lived nine lives before the age of 16. He cherished his family beyond belief, and we cherish every magical moment spent in his company. Never stop reaching for the stars.

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David Seitz Posted Mar 6, 2022 at 9:33 PM

Mark, Your tribute to Widge, portrays him so well. I worked with Atlee at Burpee Seed in Warminster and for your father. Once I told Atlee that I do everything, but in moderation. He replied that you have not really done anything until you do it to the extreme. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. David Seitz

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Bruce Manns uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, February 27, 2022

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I had the good fortune of meeting Atlee for the 1st time at this years Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Growers Conference. Having a similar age we shared some of experiences including the "old" varieties his Grandfather's company produced. A few day later I even shared a picture of one of my sign collection.. As I was looking forward to other conversations I must say I do miss him! Bruce Manns York Fresh Food Farms

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Kimberly and David Kuden planted a tree in memory of Washington Atlee Burpee, IV

Saturday, February 26, 2022

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It was an honor to work with you and call you our friend.

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Art Abbott posted a symbolic gesture

Friday, February 25, 2022

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We are deeply saddened to learn of Atlee’s passing. We have nothing but great memories of his contributions to Abbott & Cobb and to the vegetable seed industry and grower customers whom he served. We distinctly remember how he spent 4 hours in the kitchen of a prominent south Jersey grower, in order to book his order. Total dedication. We will sincerely miss him and our deepest condolences to all of his family. Art and Nancy Abbott

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Bryan Hannigan posted a condolence

Friday, February 25, 2022

I have been in the seed industry now for 43 years. I have known Atlee for almost that long. Our paths have crossed many times. As a supplier now and at one time even a competitor. I have dined out with him and stood under the July sun with him for long evaluations in the field. I can say without reservation that he was the most professional and good natured a person as anyone could ever meet. He was serious but had a great sense of humor, and understood what he knew and what he did not know, and had the wisdom to know the difference. He will be missed very much by all who ever had the pleasure of his company. Bryan Hannigan Stokes Seed Co

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Arden Kwong uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, February 24, 2022

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My friend's 'senior page' from the Cate School yearbook a.k.a. "The Mesan." In October 2021, I asked for Widge's permission to post this on an alumni FB page, and he happily and readily gave it. His two choices seen here for his two 'senior quotes' reveal a young, observant, thoughtful, humble, erudite, and keenly developing mind at 18. As a teenager, he could be very self-disciplined too (in my humble opinion). An excellent role model for younger students and a very positive 'image-sustainer' for a small community, ivory-tower, all- boys, boarding school in the early 70s. I am 100% certain Widge will be greatly missed by all of his 'long ago' classmates and friends -- young lads who have now collectively grown into very old boys, remembering. ALK

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Arden Kwong posted a condolence

Thursday, February 24, 2022

I went to Cate School in Carpinteria, CA. Widge was one year ahead of me at Cate. He was naturally friendly and a very balanced, nice guy growing up in the 70s in an all-boys prep school. I still clearly recall that many (if not nearly all) of his Cate teammates, classmates, schoolmates, coaches, teachers, and school staff often thought highly of Widge -- and they repeatedly said so too. He was a model scholar-athlete for his time on the Mesa. I only knew "one" Widge Atlee Burpee so imagine both our "simultaneous surprises" when I told him I saw a picture of him (with his name) when he was 6 or 7 years old on one of Garrison Keillor's liner notes inside one of his Lake Woebegone CDs. We both shared a few fond memories of what made us happy and glad to look back through the arches of the years. Servons (our school motto) and in His service my friend, Arden L. Kwong, DDS, Cate Class of '76

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Kit Forrest planted a tree in memory of Washington Atlee Burpee, IV

Thursday, February 24, 2022

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Knowing you made me a better person. I hope we can run together again one day. Thank you, Atlee.

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Jeri Berger Delambo posted a condolence

Thursday, February 24, 2022

God rest Atlee’s beautiful soul.

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Lisa Cook (Piccinino) posted a symbolic gesture

Thursday, February 24, 2022

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I worked with Atlee at Abbott & Cobb years ago. Always a very nice and kind colleague. Praying for his family.

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Bill Richards lit a candle

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Atlee was my cousin. I am older than him but I was in awe of his many accomplishments especially the races he ran. My wife and I cheered him on at the New York Marathon. As I think about Atlee one word keeps coming up in my mind : KIND. I don't think I ever heard him say a bad word about anyone. The other thing I remember is the sparkle in his eyes and his smile which was always there. Yes : KIND. He was humble, understated and loved his Family. He helped me plan a large Family reunion. It was Atlee who every Christmas placed the Wreaths on all of the Family Graves at the Church of the Redeemer. God Bless him. Rest in Peace Atlee. Thank you for blessing our lives. Bill and Daphne Richards Wellington Florida

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Tom Mcbride posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

So sorry for the worlds loss. Atlee was a class person with a warm personality! Our Vegetable seed industry has lost a real professional. Tom McBride

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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