William ‘Bill’ Burtness of Santa Barbara, 1932-2025

William ‘Bill’ Burtness of Santa Barbara, 1932-2025

William S. ‘Bill’ Burtness William S. “Bill” Burtness was born in Santa Barbara on Dec. 14, 1932 to Dr. Hildahl and Luella Burtness, and was raised here. During his youth, activities included the YMCA Indian Guides (a father and son program), and the Boy Scouts of America, where he was a member of Troop 16 at what was then called Peabody Elementary School. He also attended the same school, as well as La Cumbre Junior High School and Santa Barbar…