Wilfrid R. Burslem's Obituary
Â"Remember us with smiles and laughter, thatÂ's the way weÂ'll remember you. If you remember us with tears and sorrow, donÂ't remember us at all.Â"Will was born to Dorothy M. and Orrin R. He had two brothers: Thomas W. and Norman Orrin; one sister: Colleen M.; two sons: David A. (Gillian) and Theodore R.; one daughter: Kathy (Roger) Plevyak; and five grandchildren: Holly, Allison, Christopher, David, and Jessie.He graduated from Bethel High School in 1953. He served in the US Navy Reserve for 16 years.Will worked in the restaurant industry for 50 years, and owned and managed Burs Restaurant for 30 years. We want to thank you Dad. WeÂ're all looking up to you from the passing of the greatest family man and restaurateur. All your goodness and generosity, your strength and caring made you the best kind of Dad and a man to be admired.Public visitation will be from 1:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at Mountain View Funeral Home.
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