Richard Frank Burnett

Richard Frank Burnett passed away at home on August 17, 2009 at the age of 89. Richard was a resident of Ontario for 57 years. He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on February 27, 1920 to Richard and Lena Burnett. He is preceded in death by the love of his life Doris Mae Burnett whom he was married for 64 years. Richard retired from Southern California Edison as a Cable Splicer in 1984 after completing a 38 year career. Prior to Edison h e was a U.S. Marine and served in WWII from 1941 to 1945. He served in New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands and Marianas Islands. He participated in the landing and occupation of Tinian, involving battles, engagements and skirmishes. Richard and wife Doris loved to travel to Oregon over the years visiting friends and family along the famous Rough River. He leaves behind three sons, Richard (Brenda) of Sacramento, Clark (Laura) of Upland, and Robert (Donda) of Oregon, nine grandchildren and several great-gra ndchildren. A graveside service will be held on August 22, 2009 at 11AM at Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 West G Street in Ontario. Services entrusted to Inland Mortuary FD 1790. 909-608-7799