Burt grew up in the San Fernando Valley and attended Burbank High School graduating in 1954. Burt later moved to Upland/Rancho Cucamonga to pursue business opportunities. He owned and operated Court and Thomas, Inc. for over 30 years. He lived in Rancho Cucamonga until his passing.
Burt looked at life as an adventure and capitalized on all that it had to offer. Whether it was racing motorcycles and go-karts in his youth, dramatically growing his chemical pump business, racing boats (he won the Long Beach to Catalina Ski Race as a driver on two separate occasions) or driving his cars fast – he loved life.
He also had a passion for his family – he was most proud of this part of his life. In passing, Burt is survived by his daughter Pam Cummings (and husband Rick), daughter Nancy Court (and long-time boyfriend Andy Slotke) , step-son Shaun Skinner (and wife Marci), step-daughter Carrie Esparza (and husband Javier), and seven grandchildren plus one great grandchild that he did spend some time bragging about – grandchildren Mandy Adams, Heidi and Rick Cummings Jr., Ryan and Jennifer Skinner, Samuel and Catherine (“Cate”) Esparza and great granddaughter Kaylee Adams. Burt is also survived by his lady-friend Sherrie Wood. Burt was preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years Nancy Court and his two brothers Hank Court and Jim Court.
Burt will be dearly missed by his family and many friends, but if you knew Burt - you know wherever he is – he is not doing any one thing for too long – or as he liked to say “I’m sticking to the vinyl”, he is enjoying a piece of Cinnamon Dentyne gum, going fast in whatever he is driving and most importantly of all – he won’t be late.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the City of Hope, Duarte or the Veteran’s Administration.
Published in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on Dec. 5, 2017
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