David Francis Burns

David Francis Burns

April 23, 1954 - April 04, 2009

David Francis Burns

April 23, 1954 - April 04, 2009

Obituary

David Francis Burns passed away April 4, 2009 in Mission Viejo, CA of Pancreatic Cancer. He was born in Butte, Montana on April 23, 1954 to Bob and Phyllis Burns. Dave worked for Skaggs, Albertson’s and Sav-On for 36 years. Prior to his death, he served as District Manager for CVS in the Southern California area. He married Debra Withey on January 27, 1979. They had just celebrated their 30th anniversary. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Robert B. Burns; grandparents; several uncles, aunts and cousins. Dave is survived by his wife, Debbie; children, Nichole Wesper Jason, Melissa Lee Josh, Natalie and Matthew; his grandchildren, Emily Lee and Logan Wesper, whom he loved dearly; mother, Phyllis; mother-in-law, Maxine Clem; sisters, Christy Elias Elias, Amanda Peterson Gregg, Terri Evans Doug; brothers, Bob Patti and Gene Robin; aunts, Renee Burns and Marcy Bradley Art and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be Wed. 4/8/09 at 11:30am at St. Kilian Catholic Church, Mission Viejo. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Dave’s name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org.

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33 responses to David Francis Burns

  1. Nichole and family,
    Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your photo gallery pictures were priceless. It showed what a close family you are. You obviously will have many memories to cherish.
    The McCarthy family,
    Anita Sean Mason and Brett

  2. Aunt Debbie and cousins,
    I am so sorry for you loss, but you know that Dave is in a better place now, free of pain, and loved by our Heavenly Father. Dave always had a way to make everyone smile and was always fun to be around. His loving spirit will always be remembered.

  3. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. We have many happy memories with our “Mission Viejo Family”. We will miss Dave very much. His Donald Duck impression was the best! Our love to all of you.
    Kathy, Ryan and Nate Elorreaga

  4. We are so very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.I have known Dave and the Burn’s family for many years and my heart goes out to all of you.Your Dad was one of a kind! When my wife,Ashley and I were in California we were fortunate enough to have the Burn’s family put us up and though it was too short we did enjoy your company. I am most fortunate for having known Dave ever since I was a young adolescent, I was always getting in to things I shouldn’t and that continued in to my adult life. When I expected and deserved to be written off from most everyone, including my own family Dave was there to stick up for me. What Dave saw I don’t know, but he not only encouraged me and lifted me up , he also told my father, his close friend that someday I was going to surprise him by, as he put it to my Dad, “Just give it time and the kid will get it together and surprise you.” I don’t know exactly how Dave said this but I know he did and I will never forget it. He and my Dad were taking me to an audition for a band here in Las Vegas and I did noy deserve his support, but he gave it and it made a huge impact on mine and my father’s relationship! Dave I will never forget you and I thank you soo much, I am sorry we could not have been in touch more often. I will miss you! Dave , you know, and I want everyone who your life has touched to know that the day you spoke about has come and that everytime I start to fall I remember your words that meant so much. I love you Dave, You will be greatly missed and I will always remember your cheerful personality YOU REALLY ARE A ONE OF A KIND FRIEND Love always Kendall Fudge

  5. Larry LaRock says:

    Dearest Debby:
    I will never forget the first time that I met Dave in Fullerton California. I knew then that he had something special to offer our company. Good ole Skaggs Drug Center. The years have gone by quickly and yet not so quick. It has been many years since I touched base with the two of you.

    Mary Ann and I offer you our sincere sympathy and condolences.

    We all know that Dave is now in a better place and healthy once again. He can really spread his wings once again.

    Dave will be missed by all of his friends and most of all by you, his family.

    May God truly bless you and your family going forward with good health and once again happiness.

    All Our Love,

    Larry & Mary Ann LaRock

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