John Burnside

Burnside, John H. was retired from Ford Motor Company, beloved husband of Sherry Burnside (nee Baumann) devoted father of Shelly Burnside, dear brother of Robert Gordon Burnside, Elizabeth Keller, and Anne Burnside, son of the late Robert G. and Mary Jane Burnside. Sherry was the love of his life, as he was the love of her life. John lived a life of generous service, a talented carpenter, plumber, electrician, landscaper, and computer operator, among other things, "he loved to help people," said his daughter Shelly. Died April 18, 2015. Age 68 years. Residence Anderson Twp. Service at Anderson Hills United Methodist Church Beechmont Ave. and Forest Rd. Anderson Twp. on Wed. April 22, at 4 PM. Friends may visit at the Church on Wed. from 3 to 4 PM. John and Sherry Burnside had established a scholarship fund for engineering students from Fayette County, IL, memorials to Old Capitol Foundation/Burnside Scholarship Fund c/o Trust Dept., First National Bank of Vandalia, IL 62471. Interment in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. T P WHITE & SONS Funeral Home serving the family.