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Calvin BURNSIDE Obituary
Born on May 3, 1927, in Boise, Idaho. Passed away on June 3, 2010, after a month of battling complications from surgery. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 60 years, his son Gary (Tricia) Burnside, his grandchildren Chris Burnside, Alicia McEntire, and Keri Burnside, his sister Reva Butler, and his dog Lucy. He was preceded in death by his daughter Diane McEntire, his son David Burnside, and his brothers Elwin and Cecil. Calvin moved to Sacramento at the age of 14; at 17 he joined the Merchant Marines where he served for two years before joining the Air National Gaurd. He met his wife, they were married, and raised a family of three. He gave 36 years of service to the Air National Gaurd before retiring at the age of 55. He loved spending time with his friends and family, camping and traveling in his fifth wheel, and helping people with odd jobs. He will be missed by all that knew him. Services will be on Saturday, June 12, at 1:30 at the Calif. Air National Guard, 3900 Roseville Rd., North Highlands, CA 95660.
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June 10, 2010
Cal was a fellow guardmember and a great friend. He always had a great smile and good word for everyone. I never met anyone who loved to dance as much as he did. Cal, you will be missed.
Julio & Colleen Moya
JANIS SLATER [ BUTLER ]
June 9, 2010
Uncle Calvin,you are so special in my heart.My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family, in time of grief. Aunt Mary, many the memories bring you confort. Love Janis
Brooke Valente
June 8, 2010
I have such wonderful memories of time spent with Uncle Calvin - his cannonballing into the swimming pool and splashing us kids at his annual 4th of July party, fearlesly cutting a rug on the dance floor at family weddings, and always laughing making you feel glad to be sharing time with him. I always felt he had a lively spirit and imagine he's now smiling down on us while doing The Twist on a dance floor above. He will be missed.
CMSgt Don Powers
June 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Akers
June 8, 2010
Uncle Calvin, you will be missed! Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories and for always making me and everyone else you knew feel welcome in your home and special in you life. I don't know anyone who has done this better than you. I will always remember that along with your smile, your laugh and your open arms waiting to be filled by a hug.
Heather Nester
June 8, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Cal's death. I worked with him for several years at the 162nd. I always remember his smile and laughter. He will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
HEATHER NESTER (Moyer)
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