In Remembrance Of
David Burns
David Calvert Burns, 74 of Edgerton, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022.
He was born on February 26, 1948, in St. Joseph, MO to Robert Harlow and Mildred (Sodeman) Burns. David grew up in rural Edgerton and later graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1965. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. After his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Missouri Rolla.
On August 14, 1971, he was united in marriage to Suann Light. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, MO where they raised their children. In 2009 they moved to Edgerton, MO.
David retired from the Kansas City, MO Police Department in 1996. He then returned as a civilian employee of the Kansas City, MO Police Department in the call takers unit for 10 years.
He was an active member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Edgerton, MO, where he served as the maintenance custodian and lead the safety team. He was also a member of American Legion Post 445 in Edgerton, MO and helped start the tractor division. David enjoyed woodworking, gardening, RV camping and working on his tractor. Most of all he loved being a Grandpa “Gimpy” and spending time with his friends and family.
David was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mildred Burns; his brother Bill Burns; and his son David Aaron Burns; his mother and father-in-law Ruby and Laudell Light; his brother-in-law L.J. Light; and sister-in-law Karol Burns.
He is survived by his wife Suann Burns, of the home; children Sean Burns of Ft. Collins, CO and Melanie McGinnis and husband Rick of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren Seamus and Bodhi Burns and Reilly McGinnis; brother Dan Burns; sister Mary Jo Burns; sister-in-law Ruby Burns; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday May 24th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Edgerton, MO.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Edgerton, MO
Burial: Terrace Park Cemetery, Kanas City, MO
Donations may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
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23 comments
Karen Meyers
Sorry for your loss My thoughts and Prayers are with you all
Harold Trotter
Sueann I’m shocked at the news about the passing of David. He was a great friend, father, and husband. We all will miss him in this world. With his faith he is now with our lord and savior. Rest in pierce my friend
Melissa Bigley
Playing Hand and Foot has never been as fun as with you and Suann. Rest in Paradise with our Lord. You will be missed.
Virginia L Sellars
I am so sorry, he was a good friend, was shocked to hear. Hugs and my love for You Suann and kids. He will be greatly missed.
Carol Dixon
Susan, Mel ,Todd and family.
My sincere heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your wonderful husband and father.
I’m rembering many memories of David but especially of his humor. No matter how down I was or what I was going through. I could always go to him at church and he could lift my spirits and make me laugh.
I’m unable to attend his service, due to health reasons. But I’m with you all and wrapping you all up in prayers and hugs of comfort
Lawrence Jackson
So sorry to hear this news. I had many good conversations with him over the years. He was the real deal when it came to God and family.
Linda Castle
So very sorry you have lost your precious husband, dad and grandad. I got to know him the 10 years he worked in the 911 center
He was a good man and he will be missed.
VIVIAN A MOON
So sorry for your loss!!!! God Bless & Comfort Suann & their Families!!!! ~ ❤❤❤ ~
Beverly and Jerry Pogue
Dave will be greatly missed
Praying for strength for the days ahead for Family with love and hugs.
Janis and Loy Kidwell
Ada, Oklahoma
Randy & Tanya Surratt
Sending many hugs.
Kannan Rajappan
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and family to go through this difficult situation!
Tammie Stumpner
Dear Suann….Dave was such a kind soul. My heart goes out to you and the family. God just wrap your arms this wonderful woman and her children and hold them close.
David Dixon
Dear Suann, Sean, and Mel: thank you for sharing David with so many, he was a tremendous mentor for me and a great example of a Christian man to countless people, always encouraging, teller of many stories, a great teacher of life and the Lord, always calming, a quick wit with that wry smile, he will be missed!!! Gods grace and comfort at this difficult time,
Your brother, Dave
Kim Higgins
I was so saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. Sending my love and praying the comfort of the Lord over you all.
Colleen M Durkin
A Loss of a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, and so much more!
Dave McIntire
My sincere condolences.
John and Meredith Wort
We will miss ‘David. We love you Suann. We will be praying for you, Melanie, and Sean. Sorry we will not be at the service.
Jeanne Epperson
So sorry. He was a good man.
Midge Sheldon
Prayers for the family, Dave was such a nice guy, always had a smile. I enjoyed working with him in dispatch for many years
Armeta Potter
So very sorry to hear about this
In our prayers
Potter James
Sorry to here about David. Prayers.
Stanley Barnes
So sorry for your loss. Just talked with David on Friday morning at the Cafe in Smithville. Prayers for your family.