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Forrest Burdine Obituary
1951 ~ 2018
Forrest Dewaine Burdine, our beloved son, husband, father, brother and grandpa (papa) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 13, 2018. Forrest was born in Taylorsville, KY on August 16, 1951. The family later moved to Bountiful, UT where he grew up and attended Viewmont High School. He joined the USMC, where he served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Forrest was a proud veteran and deeply loved his country. He was a hard worker his entire life. He was a professional truck driver; there were none better than him. He worked for several trucking companies in the Tooele and Salt Lake valleys, and ended his career by owning and operating his own dump truck. In his spare time he could be found tinkering with his classic cars in his shop, camping, fishing, barbecuing on his many grills and smokers (he was the barbecue master), or helping someone in need, but his love was spending time with his grandkids; he was their biggest fan. Forrest was a fun loving guy that will always be remembered for his big heart and some of the unique hats he would wear.
Forrest was preceded in death by his father, Archie Burdine. He is survived by his wife Denise Missman and her children, Rhianna Missman (Taunica) and Tara Missman; his children Matt Burdine (Laura), Adam Burdine (Jennifer), and another he thought of as his own son Will Ulin (Ryli); seven grandchildren; his mother Thelma Burdine; brother Phillip Burdine (Karen); brother Gino Burdine; sister Arwana Kelsey (Robert); sister Angie Mills (BJ); and countless friends and other family that he cared deeply for.
A special thank you goes out to the nurses and affiliates with Huntsman at Home, CNS Hospice, Welcome Home Assisted Living Center, and all those that assisted in Forrest's last journey in life.
In lieu of flowers please donate to cancer research or your favorite charity in Forrest's name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Forrest Burdine
January 22, 2019
My only true love was my husband; Forrest. No one will ever know how much I love him and MISS him. He was my life from the time we got together. I MISS YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!
Nellie Lowe
December 28, 2018
My condolences to the whole family. I well remember going to youth camp with the boys. Gene and Forrest once convinced myself and another girl to go out on Spirit Lake in a rowboat. They didn't tell us they had no idea how to row. Needless to say, getting back to shore was a problem. We finally had to be rescued by camp director and recreation director. Lol. Not a big impression on 2 young girls. I think Forrest was probably about 12. I hope they learned how to row after that. Lol. Reconnecting with Forrest when he and his father were living together in Bountiful was a joy. My husband thought a great deal of Forrest, they had a great connection. He will be missed greatly.
December 22, 2018
Such a great loss! Forrest is definitely one of a kind! Everyone loves him! He always had a smile and Hug to share! We have some great memories! Our sincerest condolences,Becky Dickamore and Waylon Dickamore
December 20, 2018
He will be greatly missed!! Just loved to see him walk through the door. Lots of love to you, Lori Towne & Country Barber Shop
December 19, 2018
Forrest was a favorite as a good neighbor and friend to me and my son, Jim. He was always ready to help often before I'd ask. He was always good natured, ready for a laugh. He worked long hard hours and was still out working in his yard, cooking up a storm or at his shop. Go, go, go that was Forest. Oh, how we'll miss him. He was truly a great guy, one of a kind.
Kathie Abbott
Marie Bendixen
December 19, 2018
Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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