Darvin E. Burnside, age 85, of Chelsea, MI formerly of Tecumseh, MI, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2021 at Silver Maples of Chelsea.
Darvin was born October 20, 1935, in Troy, OH to Robert and Florence Burnside. On September 7, 1957, Darvin married his true love, Judith Lyn Scheirer, who preceded him in death on July 16, 2020.
Darvin was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Darvin was a graduate of Defiance College and worked as the supervisor of manufacturing, planning, and logistics for the Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. Darvin was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh, an organization committed to bettering the lives of children. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards, and being a good sport as a consistent loser against his fiercely competitive wife in an ongoing card game they played together every day for over ten years. He created countless fond memories over his years at the family cottage in West Branch, MI, and many warm winters in Englewood, FL. He had a never-ending love and devotion for his family and built a beautiful life with and for them, enjoying nearly 63 years of marriage to Judy.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Claude Billings of Colorado, his three children, Lynette (Steve) Lynch of Dexter, Darvin (Danielle) Burnside of Illinois, and Douglas (Christine) Burnside of Ohio; eight grandchildren, Jason Lynch, Alexandra (Cameron) Leberecht, Aaron, Devin (Doree), Emma, Ethan, Aubrie and Brynna Burnside; and one great-grandchild, Juliette Lynch. In addition to his wife, Judy, he was preceded in death by his parents, and beloved grandson, Derrick Lynch.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at the Nashville United Church of Christ, 4540 W. State Route 571, West Milton, OH, with burial at Wheelock Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held at church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh, MI, PO Box 351, Tecumseh, MI 49286 in honor of Darvin E. Burnside.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
