Glenn "Pete" Wayne Burt

There were smiles in heaven and tears on earth when our kind, gentle, and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by loving family and friends on August 8, 2010.

Glenn Wayne Burt, was born October 26, 1919, in Goldthwaite, Texas to William Tyson and Edna Belle Faust Burt. January 12, 1941, he married Esther Christiansen in Yuma, Arizona. He was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 10, 1991. Pete and Esther solemnized their marriage in the LDS temple on December 27, 1993.

Pete was a retired member of the Plumber and Steamfitters Union Local 19.

Pete brought lots of laughter wherever he went. He loved his family and cherished the time spent with them. He will forever be remembered for his famous one liners! His generosity and his unconditional love and acceptance of everyone is how he lived his life. He taught by example the importance of honesty, integrity, and keeping your word.

He is survived by his five children Linda (Lynn) Weight, Marilyn (Leonard) Holmquist, Chris Lillie, Rosanne (Ray) Christensen, and Bill (Rhonda) Burt. Pete and Esther were blessed with 18 grandchildren and 33 1/2 great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild on the way! He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther, his three brothers, four sisters, his daughter Patricia, and his grandson, Justin Holmquist.

We want to acknowledge our appreciation for the loving care, support, and friendship given to our Dad by Bob and Loretta Stearley and Mark Christiansen. Also to Chris Lillie, for her constant care, love, and unwavering service to our dad. A sincere thanks to Vista Care Hospice, especially Cliphane and Walter.

A viewing will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and also on Friday morning from 9:30am to 10:40am prior to services. A celebration of Pete's life will be held on Friday August 13th at 11:00am at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East. Interment: Redwood Memorial Estates. Online memories and tributes can be sent to the family at: www.holbrookmortuary.com