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Vester Louis Burris

1935 - 2013

Vester Louis Burris obituary, 1935-2013, Bakersfield, CA

BORN

1935

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Mish Funeral Home Oildale

120 Minner Ave

Bakersfield, California

Vester Burris Obituary

Vester Louis Burris March 5, 1935 - April 27, 2013 Visitation for Vester Louis Burris will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Mish Funeral Home (120 Minner Ave.) from 12 Noon to 4 p.m., and graveside services will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Bakersfield Nat'l Cemetery. Vester was born March 5, 1935 and passed on April 27, 2013 in Bakersfield, CA. Vester is survived by daughters and extended families, Debbie Burris, Vickie Anderson; Jamie, Kenny, Alaura, Melinda, Allen, Laurie, and Michelle; brother Robert; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren. Mish Funeral Home www.bakersfield.com/obits

Published by Bakersfield Californian on May 3, 2013.
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Uncle vester I have lots of wonderfull memories of u in my heart I love u and think about u often rip in peace my uncle ill see u and daddy someday god bless

Glenda and Wayne Terry

May 10, 2013

we will miss you very much papa but you are in a much better place now I love you and miss you you are now with jesus in a better place

valerie keaveny

May 2, 2013

To Uncle Vester,
It is with heavy heart that I have to say my final farewell to you, I will truly miss my monthly calls you to you and all the stories you used to tell me about my father and the rest of the family. It was nice to have that connection to my father through you. You will truly be missed by all. My you Rest in Peace. I love you Kathy

Kathy Burris

May 2, 2013

For My Dad who was always there for me from the time I met and married his son Allen. You are and always will be the one man who stepped up and was a father to me. I love you very much and will miss you alot. I will always hear your voice and remember you standing there just watching what was going on. There is on one like you and never will be I will see you again Poppa and until then sing with the angels. I MISS YOU

Jamie Gonzales

May 2, 2013

Uncle Vester,
It is with a heavy heart that I say Goodbye to you. I will miss my calls to you and all the stories you would tell about my father and the family. I know that you are in a better place now and that one day we will all be together again. Rest in Peace my Dear Uncle. I love you Kathy Burris

Kathy Burris

May 2, 2013

To My Dearest Brother,
Losing my last brother and sibling is very sad for me. Your were one of a kind and such a loving and caring person. I will miss our weekly phone calls and I will miss you my dear brother. Rest in Peace until we meet again.
Loving You Always,
George Robert Burris

Robert Burris

May 2, 2013

Uncle Vester you will truly be missed! Dad and mom always keep me apprised of how you and your family were doing from all your phone calls. Those phone calls were so important to dad and I thank you for that. Hearts are heavy today, but life lives on tomorrow. Rest in Peace Uncle Vester! To the family and friends, we wish to extend our condolences and let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Gina Burris Adams/ the Adams Family

Gina Burris Adams

May 2, 2013

You will surely be missed Vester. You were a kind and loving man and I shall never forget the trip we took and met you and Rocky in Oklahoma City. We had a wonderful weekend with great memories. I will always love you. Rest in Peace my Dear Brother In Law.

Judy Burris

May 1, 2013

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