Burnett clan bonds on family farm
<p>Once again, the Burnett boys are taking the time to enjoy each other’s company at the Burnett farm. Pictured from left (back row): Herb, Lyle, Mel, Don and Lee Burnett. From left (front row): Preston Foster, Chris, Bryan, Chad, Greg, Wade and Seth Burnett. (Photo by CAMERON RASMUSSON)</p>
SANDPOINT — The drudgery of early morning chores, the kinship of family dinners, the joy of long-awaited reunions: The Burnett family farm has seen a lot of living over the past 70 years.
It’s an era that will soon come to a close. With the recent passing of his grandparents Art and Myrt Burnett, family member Greg Burnett said the farm will likely be sold soon. It will close the door on decades of generational memory and cherished tradition. But before it happens, there’s still time for a few more final hurrahs.
Indeed, one is occurring this very weekend as five brothers — Don, Lyle, Herb, Mel and Lee Burnett — continue a 35-year family tradition by gathering together the weekend after Labor Day for some brotherly bonding. Joining them this year are their sons, and that’s a combination good for several days of laughter, games and reminiscing.
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