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Eileen Burnside Obituary
Eileen A. Burnside, 75, of rural Tiffin, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
Eileen was born July 29, 1948, in Tiffin, to Alfred and Mildred (Williams) Lucius Sr. She married Gerald Burnside on July 17, 1971, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Tiffin.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald Burnside of Tiffin, son, Duane (Jennifer) Burnside of Fairfield Twp.; grandchildren, Hannah and Douglas Burnside; two brothers, Alfred "Sonny" Lucius Jr. of Apple Creek and Donald (Fran) Lucius of Kansas, Ohio; brother-in-law, Terry Curry of Tiffin; sisters-in-law, Virginia (Robert) Sherman and Sharon Burnside, both of Tiffin; nieces and nephews, Dan (Tracy) Franklin, Debra (Jeff) Garber, Susan (Mike) Tyrpak, Philip (Tina) Burnside, David (Nilda) Burnside, Daniel (Judi) Sherman, and Rebecca Clouse; great-nieces and great-nephews, Dan Franklin, Raeanna Garber, Cory Welter, Eric Welter, Stephanie (Andrew) Heck, Kaleb (KaLee) Sherman, Kaitlin Sherman, Kenadie Sherman, James Clouse, Elizabeth Clouse, Gracie Clouse, and Ave Clouse; great-great-nieces, Kylee and Adrianna Welter; and many cousins.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Anthony (Tony) Lucius; and sister, Phyllis Curry.
Eileen was 1966 graduate of New Riegel High School and was valedictorian of her class. She worked at General Electric and retired from Ameriwood in Tiffin. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. She enjoyed her grandchildren and loved reading and cooking.
Eileen's funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin, with the Rev. Karsten Snitker officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services Tuesday at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ or the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.
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