Gwendoline “Gwen” Burrows, née Wimpenny, died peacefully April 21 at her home of 38
years in Pacific Palisades.
Gwen was born Aug. 23, 1924, in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, to Joney Wimpenny and Ellen Dyson Wimpenny. She joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) after graduation from high school and served until the end of World War II.
Gwen immigrated to the United States in 1953 and married Cecil “Bill” Burrows, himself an English expat, now deceased. She and Bill were devoted world travelers and also enjoyed many hours on their Grand Banks “Tudor Rose,” including excursions to Catalina and Baja California.
Gwen was an excellent and highly competitive bridge player, and belonged to several bridge groups.
Gwen will be remembered fondly by her large extended family in England, Illinois, California and Texas, as well as by her friends and neighbors. Her family is deeply grateful to Raquel Green for the care she provided to Gwen.
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