In Memory Of
Dennis W. Burdette
1951
2020
Dennis W. Burdette
November 22, 1951 — November 28, 2020
Went to be with Jesus, His Lord and Savior, on November 28, 2020, due to complications from a recent diagnosis of Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
He is predeceased by his father, Walter Burdette. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Burdette; daughters, Rebekah Burdette, Sara (Jakshylyk) Urmatbek; mother, Josephine T. Burdette; sister, Suzanne (James) Burke; nieces, Kellee (Greg) Paretzoglou, Cheryl Koester; two grandchildren, who were his joys, T. Askar and Esther Urmatbek; many aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends.
Dennis was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 22, 1951. He received his Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, and his Master's in Industrial Engineering from Ohio State University. He moved to Rochester in 1974 to start working at Eastman Kodak Company, where he worked for 34 years, and in Rochester he met Barbara, who he married in 1976. Never one to be idle, he went on to work at Coca Cola and LiDestri Foods before completely retiring in 2013. His work took him all over the world, and he traveled to over 55 countries. He also visited 47 out of 50 states, and shared his love of traveling with his family. Dennis was a man of God, at times a church elder and deacon, and was known for teaching Sunday School locally in multiple churches. He loved to read and study, which only became more clear by a brief foray into his bookcase-lined basement. He loved all things chocolate, dinosaur, science fiction, and found immense happiness in spending time with his grandchildren. While he will be beyond missed, what joy his family finds in knowing he is free from all pain, and with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to further research for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
He is predeceased by his father, Walter Burdette. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Burdette; daughters, Rebekah Burdette, Sara (Jakshylyk) Urmatbek; mother, Josephine T. Burdette; sister, Suzanne (James) Burke; nieces, Kellee (Greg) Paretzoglou, Cheryl Koester; two grandchildren, who were his joys, T. Askar and Esther Urmatbek; many aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends.
Dennis was born in Richmond, Indiana on November 22, 1951. He received his Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, and his Master's in Industrial Engineering from Ohio State University. He moved to Rochester in 1974 to start working at Eastman Kodak Company, where he worked for 34 years, and in Rochester he met Barbara, who he married in 1976. Never one to be idle, he went on to work at Coca Cola and LiDestri Foods before completely retiring in 2013. His work took him all over the world, and he traveled to over 55 countries. He also visited 47 out of 50 states, and shared his love of traveling with his family. Dennis was a man of God, at times a church elder and deacon, and was known for teaching Sunday School locally in multiple churches. He loved to read and study, which only became more clear by a brief foray into his bookcase-lined basement. He loved all things chocolate, dinosaur, science fiction, and found immense happiness in spending time with his grandchildren. While he will be beyond missed, what joy his family finds in knowing he is free from all pain, and with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to further research for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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