graveside service with military honors at the Centerville City Cemetery.∼1924 ~ 2017
Glen Max Burnham, born March 5, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, died February 10, 2017 in Cathedral City, CA while visiting his daughter.
He was the oldest of three children born to Eliza Gertrude "Billie" Ellis and Clark Burnham.
Glen grew up in Farmington, Utah, but also lived in California and Washington state, as his father sought employment during the Depression.
Glen learned tolerance and flexibility as schools and communities changed.
A graduate of Davis High School, class of 1942, Glen took civilian flight training and joined the U.S. Navy.
He became a fighter pilot and served on the U.S.S. Kitkun Bay.
At time of commission, he was the youngest commissioned officer in the Navy.
He served until December, 1945, and stayed in the Naval Reserves for 30 years.
Glen kept in contact with his ship-mates and participated in 25 yearly reunions with these members of the "greatest generation."
Glen married Carmen Ruth Adams in 1944 and they had 2 daughters, Mary Anne and Christine.
They lived in Farmington and Layton, and were later divorced. He married Maxine Miles in 1968, and became a loving stepfather to Marianne, Bonnie, Sharon, and Alan.
Glen had a fine mind and continued to learn all his life.
He attended the University of Utah while partnering with his parents in the wholesale floral business, Burnham's Flowers.
In mid-life he made a career change and began working in Logistics at Hill Air Force Base where he worked on the Arpanet (which led to the Internet).
He completed a Bachelor's degree in Logistics from Weber State College.
He retired from Hill Air Force Base after more than 20 years.
Glen loved music and sang in high school operettas, Barbershop choruses in Utah and Arizona and even coached a native Hawaiian church choir while stationed in Hawaii.
He was active in the Jaycees, served on the board of Rowland Hall School, enjoyed golf, gardening, making his own wine and rock-hounding with Maxine.
Upon retirement Glen and Maxine indulged in their love of travel.
They explored Europe in a VW van and saw the U.S. in their motor home, making new friends along the way.
They enjoyed many winters in Yuma until Maxine was diagnosed with cancer in 2003.
At that point Glen became the devoted caregiver until Maxine passed away in 2006.
Glen's parents, brother Paul (Karlee), beloved wife Maxine, and son Alan preceded him in death.
He is survived by sister Diane Hancey (Rex), sister-in-law Karlee Burnham, daughters Mary Anne Chesarek (Richard), Christine Helfrich (Peter), Marianne Parsons (Phil), Bonnie Christensen, and Sharon Lusienski (Phil), and loving cat Sammy.
He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
We will miss him deeply but never forget his wonderful laugh and unending love and support he gave us all.
Glen's life will be celebrated at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Centerville, Utah in the dining hall (east side) on Saturday, April 1, 2017, from 2-5 p.m.
We thank all who helped Glen to remain independent in his home.
His neighbors, friends, and family enabled him to live in comfort and dignity in spite of his physical limitations.
There are angels among us.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Feb. 19, 2017
Glen Max Burnham, born March 5, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, died February 10, 2017 in Cathedral City, CA while visiting his daughter.
He was the oldest of three children born to Eliza Gertrude "Billie" Ellis and Clark Burnham.
Glen grew up in Farmington, Utah, but also lived in California and Washington state, as his father sought employment during the Depression.
Glen learned tolerance and flexibility as schools and communities changed.
A graduate of Davis High School, class of 1942, Glen took civilian flight training and joined the U.S. Navy.
He became a fighter pilot and served on the U.S.S. Kitkun Bay.
At time of commission, he was the youngest commissioned officer in the Navy.
He served until December, 1945, and stayed in the Naval Reserves for 30 years.
Glen kept in contact with his ship-mates and participated in 25 yearly reunions with these members of the "greatest generation."
Glen married Carmen Ruth Adams in 1944 and they had 2 daughters, Mary Anne and Christine.
They lived in Farmington and Layton, and were later divorced. He married Maxine Miles in 1968, and became a loving stepfather to Marianne, Bonnie, Sharon, and Alan.
Glen had a fine mind and continued to learn all his life.
He attended the University of Utah while partnering with his parents in the wholesale floral business, Burnham's Flowers.
In mid-life he made a career change and began working in Logistics at Hill Air Force Base where he worked on the Arpanet (which led to the Internet).
He completed a Bachelor's degree in Logistics from Weber State College.
He retired from Hill Air Force Base after more than 20 years.
Glen loved music and sang in high school operettas, Barbershop choruses in Utah and Arizona and even coached a native Hawaiian church choir while stationed in Hawaii.
He was active in the Jaycees, served on the board of Rowland Hall School, enjoyed golf, gardening, making his own wine and rock-hounding with Maxine.
Upon retirement Glen and Maxine indulged in their love of travel.
They explored Europe in a VW van and saw the U.S. in their motor home, making new friends along the way.
They enjoyed many winters in Yuma until Maxine was diagnosed with cancer in 2003.
At that point Glen became the devoted caregiver until Maxine passed away in 2006.
Glen's parents, brother Paul (Karlee), beloved wife Maxine, and son Alan preceded him in death.
He is survived by sister Diane Hancey (Rex), sister-in-law Karlee Burnham, daughters Mary Anne Chesarek (Richard), Christine Helfrich (Peter), Marianne Parsons (Phil), Bonnie Christensen, and Sharon Lusienski (Phil), and loving cat Sammy.
He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
We will miss him deeply but never forget his wonderful laugh and unending love and support he gave us all.
Glen's life will be celebrated at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Centerville, Utah in the dining hall (east side) on Saturday, April 1, 2017, from 2-5 p.m.
We thank all who helped Glen to remain independent in his home.
His neighbors, friends, and family enabled him to live in comfort and dignity in spite of his physical limitations.
There are angels among us.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Feb. 19, 2017
graveside service with military honors at the Centerville City Cemetery.∼1924 ~ 2017
Glen Max Burnham, born March 5, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, died February 10, 2017 in Cathedral City, CA while visiting his daughter.
He was the oldest of three children born to Eliza Gertrude "Billie" Ellis and Clark Burnham.
Glen grew up in Farmington, Utah, but also lived in California and Washington state, as his father sought employment during the Depression.
Glen learned tolerance and flexibility as schools and communities changed.
A graduate of Davis High School, class of 1942, Glen took civilian flight training and joined the U.S. Navy.
He became a fighter pilot and served on the U.S.S. Kitkun Bay.
At time of commission, he was the youngest commissioned officer in the Navy.
He served until December, 1945, and stayed in the Naval Reserves for 30 years.
Glen kept in contact with his ship-mates and participated in 25 yearly reunions with these members of the "greatest generation."
Glen married Carmen Ruth Adams in 1944 and they had 2 daughters, Mary Anne and Christine.
They lived in Farmington and Layton, and were later divorced. He married Maxine Miles in 1968, and became a loving stepfather to Marianne, Bonnie, Sharon, and Alan.
Glen had a fine mind and continued to learn all his life.
He attended the University of Utah while partnering with his parents in the wholesale floral business, Burnham's Flowers.
In mid-life he made a career change and began working in Logistics at Hill Air Force Base where he worked on the Arpanet (which led to the Internet).
He completed a Bachelor's degree in Logistics from Weber State College.
He retired from Hill Air Force Base after more than 20 years.
Glen loved music and sang in high school operettas, Barbershop choruses in Utah and Arizona and even coached a native Hawaiian church choir while stationed in Hawaii.
He was active in the Jaycees, served on the board of Rowland Hall School, enjoyed golf, gardening, making his own wine and rock-hounding with Maxine.
Upon retirement Glen and Maxine indulged in their love of travel.
They explored Europe in a VW van and saw the U.S. in their motor home, making new friends along the way.
They enjoyed many winters in Yuma until Maxine was diagnosed with cancer in 2003.
At that point Glen became the devoted caregiver until Maxine passed away in 2006.
Glen's parents, brother Paul (Karlee), beloved wife Maxine, and son Alan preceded him in death.
He is survived by sister Diane Hancey (Rex), sister-in-law Karlee Burnham, daughters Mary Anne Chesarek (Richard), Christine Helfrich (Peter), Marianne Parsons (Phil), Bonnie Christensen, and Sharon Lusienski (Phil), and loving cat Sammy.
He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
We will miss him deeply but never forget his wonderful laugh and unending love and support he gave us all.
Glen's life will be celebrated at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Centerville, Utah in the dining hall (east side) on Saturday, April 1, 2017, from 2-5 p.m.
We thank all who helped Glen to remain independent in his home.
His neighbors, friends, and family enabled him to live in comfort and dignity in spite of his physical limitations.
There are angels among us.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Feb. 19, 2017
Glen Max Burnham, born March 5, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah, died February 10, 2017 in Cathedral City, CA while visiting his daughter.
He was the oldest of three children born to Eliza Gertrude "Billie" Ellis and Clark Burnham.
Glen grew up in Farmington, Utah, but also lived in California and Washington state, as his father sought employment during the Depression.
Glen learned tolerance and flexibility as schools and communities changed.
A graduate of Davis High School, class of 1942, Glen took civilian flight training and joined the U.S. Navy.
He became a fighter pilot and served on the U.S.S. Kitkun Bay.
At time of commission, he was the youngest commissioned officer in the Navy.
He served until December, 1945, and stayed in the Naval Reserves for 30 years.
Glen kept in contact with his ship-mates and participated in 25 yearly reunions with these members of the "greatest generation."
Glen married Carmen Ruth Adams in 1944 and they had 2 daughters, Mary Anne and Christine.
They lived in Farmington and Layton, and were later divorced. He married Maxine Miles in 1968, and became a loving stepfather to Marianne, Bonnie, Sharon, and Alan.
Glen had a fine mind and continued to learn all his life.
He attended the University of Utah while partnering with his parents in the wholesale floral business, Burnham's Flowers.
In mid-life he made a career change and began working in Logistics at Hill Air Force Base where he worked on the Arpanet (which led to the Internet).
He completed a Bachelor's degree in Logistics from Weber State College.
He retired from Hill Air Force Base after more than 20 years.
Glen loved music and sang in high school operettas, Barbershop choruses in Utah and Arizona and even coached a native Hawaiian church choir while stationed in Hawaii.
He was active in the Jaycees, served on the board of Rowland Hall School, enjoyed golf, gardening, making his own wine and rock-hounding with Maxine.
Upon retirement Glen and Maxine indulged in their love of travel.
They explored Europe in a VW van and saw the U.S. in their motor home, making new friends along the way.
They enjoyed many winters in Yuma until Maxine was diagnosed with cancer in 2003.
At that point Glen became the devoted caregiver until Maxine passed away in 2006.
Glen's parents, brother Paul (Karlee), beloved wife Maxine, and son Alan preceded him in death.
He is survived by sister Diane Hancey (Rex), sister-in-law Karlee Burnham, daughters Mary Anne Chesarek (Richard), Christine Helfrich (Peter), Marianne Parsons (Phil), Bonnie Christensen, and Sharon Lusienski (Phil), and loving cat Sammy.
He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
We will miss him deeply but never forget his wonderful laugh and unending love and support he gave us all.
Glen's life will be celebrated at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Centerville, Utah in the dining hall (east side) on Saturday, April 1, 2017, from 2-5 p.m.
We thank all who helped Glen to remain independent in his home.
His neighbors, friends, and family enabled him to live in comfort and dignity in spite of his physical limitations.
There are angels among us.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Feb. 19, 2017
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