This memorial website was created to remember Jack L. Burns, Sr. who was born in Peoria, Illinois on September 6, 1936 and passed away on June 24, 2008. He will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Jack L. Burns, Sr., 71, of Many, Louisiana, formerly of Peoria, passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, MO.
Jack was born on September 6, 1936 in Peoria, a son of David F. and Mary Ellen (Loring) Burns. He married Melinda L. Shirley on May 28, 1983 in Kansas City, KS. He was formerly married to Mildred “Millie” Arlene Adams of Peoria. His parents and one brother, Robert Clemens, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Melinda of Many, Louisiana; daughters, Peri J. (Andy) Bozdech of Defiance, MO and Pam S. (Chuck) Buskirk of Morton; sons, Jack L. (Patty) Burns, Jr. of Meredosia and Gary A. (Julie) Clark of Yates City; stepsons, Donnie (Cathy) Throndson of Wisconsin Dells, Ron (Ellen) Throndson of Oklahoma City, Ray Throndson of Yukon, OK and Doug (Kim) Hoy of Baraboo, WI; stepdaughters, Debbie K. Zimmerman (D.J. Wheeler) of Yukon, OK and Kathy R. Lee (Kenny Hoetsinger) of Jones, OK; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Jack was raised as a parishioner of the former St. Boniface Parish, now St. Ann Catholic Church, in Peoria. From 1965 to 1978, Jack and Millie raised their children as parishioners of the former St. John Parish in Peoria.
He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving from December 29, 1954 to July 25, 1957. He retired in 1998 as an electrician for IBEW Local 34 in Peoria. Jack was an electrician for forty years.
He loved riding motorcycles, fishing, traveling, boating and working on boats. His favorite times were spent on the lake. He also enjoyed watching wrestling, football and golf and listening to country music. Hank Williams, Jr. was his favorite performer.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel in Peoria, with Fr. Terry Cassidy officiating. There will be no visitation. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria.
| IBEW Local Union #34 |
Business Manager |
June 27, 2008 |
On behalf of the officers, staff, and membership of IBEW Local #34, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our IBEW Brother Jack Burns. Jack was a respected craftsman, and a credit to our trade. He will be missed by all of us who were fortunate to know and work with him. May God bless Jack's family and friends at this time of loss.
Michael Everett
Business Manager
IBEW Local #34
