Forrest Burns
  • Born on: September 30, 1955
  • Departed on: January 4, 2019
  • Resided in: Center Point, IA

Forrest Burns

Forrest Alan Burns, 63, of Center Point, died unexpectedly Friday, January 4, 2019 in Cedar Rapids. There will be no services at this time. 

Forrest was born September 30, 1955, the son of Bill and Marie (Voohrees) Burns, in Fresno, California. On November 23, 1985, he was married to Laurel Phelps. Forrest worked for Pickwick Manufacturing Services in Cedar Rapids as a Senior Weld Engineer for twelve years. 

He had great talent and could build anything. Forrest had a wonderful heart and was helpful and kind to everyone. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife, Laurel Phelps Burns; mother, Marie Burns; brother, Fletcher (Sandy) Burns; two nephews, Steven (Jennifer) Burns, Samuel Burns; one niece, April Lugo; several in-laws and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his father; sister, Cathy; and brother, Bryon.

Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Forrest. 

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