Burton Arthur Reynolds

BRANDON:

Burton Arthur Reynolds, age 97 died peacefully, after a short illness, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Burt was born on September 6, 1926 in Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was the son of Roy and Gertrude (Wilton) Reynolds. His family moved to the states and in 1938 settled in California. He graduated from Campbell High School, in June 1943. Following graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps on his 17th Birthday. He served honorably, with the Marine’s in the South Pacific until WW II ended in 1946. He then moved with his family to Alberta, Canada where he was employed by the Alberta Government Telephone Company. He moved back to California in 1953 employed by Pacific Bell, later A T & T. Following his retirement in 1980, Burt purchased a vineyard in Lodi, California, for a short time. He then moved to Barrow, Alaska where he owned and operated Stellar Services; a freight handling company. Due to health reasons he returned to California in 1999 where he underwent open heart surgery. He moved to Brandon in 2001, where he shared a home with his sister Patti. Burt enjoyed a busy life having belonged to several service organizations. He was a member of the Marine Corps League, a life member of the Brandon American Legion where he held several offices, including; Commander, Historian and Chaplain. He was a longtime member of the Lions Club having served as president, treasurer and had received the Melvin Jones Award. He volunteered throughout his life with many organizations including the Brandon Library. Burt enjoyed travelling and traveled to many countries’ worldwide.

He is survived by 2 daughters; Roxanne Luttrell of Elko, NV, and Rhonda May (Mike) of Clovis, CA, 2 sons; Glenn Reynolds of Bonaire, GA and Gregory Reynolds of Lilian, AL, and his sister; Patti of Brandon. 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins also survive him. He was predeceased by his parents, a son Gordon, a brother Richard and 2 sisters; Evelyn “Peggy” and Jeanne.

The funeral service will take place, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11 AM, at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon. The graveside committal service and burial; with Military Honors will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call, at the funeral home on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 6-8 PM.

Following the committal service the family will receive friends, at Brandon American Legion Post #55, for a time of remembrance.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory to; Brandon American Legion, P.O. Box 25, Brandon, VT or to Brandon Area Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 232, Brandon, VT 05733.

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