Church History Biographical Database
Keith Wynder Burt
He drowned when his ship, the "SS Vestris", sank off of the coast of New York on the third day of the voyage to South America.
Born in Cardston, Alberta, Canada
1908 September 19
Mother
Edith Wynder
Father
William Willden Burt
Date Details
Occurred On 1908 September 19
Baptized by Benjamin J Wood
1916 September 24 (Age 8)
Served in South American Mission
1928 October 30 – November 12 (Age 20) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes
His companion was David Henry Huish, who survived the sinking and was reassigned to England.
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Cardston, Alberta, Canada
Set Apart By
George Albert Smith
Location Served
South America
Date Details
Started On 1928 October 30
Set Apart
On 1928 October 31
Departed from Home
On 1928 November 12
Died in The Field
Ended On 1928 November 12
Released
Died
1928 November 12 (Age 20)
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Keith Wynder Burt (1908 - 1928) Profile