Keith David Burdick

Keith David Burdick, age 50, of Corning, NY, went to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 2, 2012, while surrounded by his loving family.

Keith was born in Wellsboro, PA. He was the son of Donald and Betty (Redner) Burdick.

Keith enjoyed fishing, walking, and being with his family. He loved playing board games and reading with his grandchildren. Keith was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan. Prior to his illness he had been employed as a machinist.

Keith is survived by his wife, Penny (King) Burdick; daughters: Justine (Jason) Coumbe and Elizabeth Burdick; sons, Tristan (Ariel) and Tyler Burdick; sisters: Teresa (Brian) Crans and Jolene DuVall; brothers: Martin, Donald Jr., and Harold Burdick; grandchildren: Tristan Jr., Abagail, Gwen, Justice, and Brookelyn; sister-in-law, Terri (Darrell) Clark; and father and mother-in-law Merle and Carol King; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 7th at 2:00 pm at Victory Highway Wesleyan Church, 150 Victory Highway, Painted Post with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Keith's memory can be sent to Bath Community Daycare, 36 East Morris Street, Bath, NY 14810 or to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.

Arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 17 West Pulteney Street, Corning, NY 14830.