1935
2018
Lem Andrew (L.A.) Burnside
Corpus Christi, TX
Lem Andrew (L.A.) Burnside, age 83, was born January 8, 1935 in Quinlan, Texas to Lem Andrew Burnside, Sr. and Mary W. Burnside.
L.A. passed away peacefully to his Heavenly home on Monday, December 3, 2018 at home with his wife by his side.
He began working for HEB Grocery Company in 1950 and was promoted to Manager of the Robstown location within 5 years. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1957 and upon discharge he returned to the HEB Robstown store. He was then called back into the U.S. Army for a short time. He continued to work in other HEB locations from Harlingen, Portland to lastly the Northwest store. L.A. worked for HEB Grocery Company for 46 1/2 years until his retirement in 1996. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, driving his motorhome to various Casinos from Texas to Florida and going to Vegas.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma Thiem Burnside, his son, Clifford Craig (Stephanie) Burnside, seven grandchildren, Sydni M. (Drake) Gibson, Tyler R. Burnside, Jordan C. Burnside (Ben Freel), Lane Burnside, Caitlin E. (Miles) Fabian, Taylor K. Burnside and Kelsey M. Lange. Also two great grandchildren Abigail Lynn Gibson and Timber Andrew Freel. He was preceded in death by his children Janet Lynn (Carl) Lange and Lem A "Tracey" (Kathy) Burnside, both parents Lem A. Burnside, Sr. and Mary W. Burnside, two sisters Helen Smith and Dorothy Green.
A Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 9th, 2018 at Seaside Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Seaside Reid Chapel. Interment will follow at Seaside Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
To share words of comfort with the family please visit: www.seasidefuneral.com.
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L.A. was my first manager at HEB. He was a terrific boss and extremely knowledgeable about the grocery business. He was my mentor as I moved through the various positions that I held during my time with HEB. He will be missed by all who love him...family and friends!
Joan Davis Komar
December 14, 2018
Thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Lisa Freeman
December 12, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family on the passing of your loved one.
Eddie Banks
December 10, 2018
Dear Burnside family, Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Clifford always spoke of his father with great fondness. Joe and Joy Harbeson
Joe and Joy harbeson
December 9, 2018
So sorry for your loss, Norma. Peace to you now and forever. May your good memories sustain you in the days ahead. -Linda Brunson McGonigle
LInda McGonigle
December 6, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
December 6, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time to comfort you and give you strength.
C K
December 6, 2018
knew mr burnside for many years we traveler in our motor homes for years I recall when we took our kids to Disney land for a lot of fun in just a few days the kids said wish we were in garner state park la and I loded them in motor homes and drove them to garner they were happy for the rest of time love you la and family rest in peace dexter
December 6, 2018
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