Steven P. Burdick

Steven Paul Burdick, 65, of San Clemente, CA, formerly of Moline, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2016.

Steve was born on April 8th, 1951, in Moline, the son of Warren V. and Mary Boulos Burdick.

Steven graduated from Moline High School and Western Illinois University. He earned a degree in chemistry and worked as a chemical engineer for various companies in California. Steve learned to play the violin in elementary school and this became a lifelong passion. He later used his knowledge and love for the violin to become an entrepreneur in the field of violin brokerage. He owned and operated Sea Coast Violins and enjoyed traveling the world offering rare and exclusive stringed instruments. He loved living in California as he detested cold weather, but Steve cherished his visits back to Moline where he spent precious time with family and friends and enjoyed countless family dinners. As a young child, he traveled to Egypt, his mother’s homeland. He learned to love hunting from his father and this became a favorite pastime for him.

Steve is survived and greatly missed by his girlfriend Mary Ann Yriarte and her mother Mary Louise Yriarte in San Clemente, CA and his Moline and Quad City family which includes sister Susan (LaVerne) Knipe, sister Margo (Tim) Miller, and nieces and nephews Laura Knipe, Rosemary (Josh) Roberts, Tim (Amber Cousins) Miller, Steven (Kimmi) Miller, great-nephew Tyler Miller, and great-nieces Addison Miller, Ruth Roberts, Aria Miller, cousin Darlene (Rick Sodeman) Bartell, best friend David Pope, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins here and around the world.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services will be conducted by Pastor Don Knowles.  Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, Moline, or instead – take the time to make that phone call to a family member or friend, pay it forward, or befriend someone in need. Life is way too short, and tomorrow is not promised.  Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family with local arrangements.

Online memories may be shared at esterdahl.com