Harriet Burns Dies
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Harriet Burns, the first woman hired to work as a designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, who helped create and build prototypes for such Disneyland attractions as Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Pirates of the Caribbean, has died. She was 79.
The Santa Barbara resident died of complications from a heart condition July 25 at USC University Hospital, said her daughter, Pam Burns-Clair.
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In addition to her daughter, Burns is survived by two sisters, Wilma Draves and Suzie Mosteller; two granddaughters, Chelsea and Haley Clair; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Her husband died in 1986.
A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church, 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, Southern California Division, 900 W. James M. Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015. The website is www.salvationarmy-socal.org.
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