David George

Burns

David George Burns, son of the late George and Dottie (MacNamara) Burns, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1941. He departed this life at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri on October 8, 2023, at the age of 82.

On April 19, 1997 David was united in marriage to Pamela A. McCormack on the beach in Tarpan Springs, Florida.  They met on Block Island, RI and enjoyed 26 years of marriage living in Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, and finally relocating to Ellington, Missouri in 2004 where they have lived ever since.

David is survived by his wife, his sister Jeanie Earich and husband Gene, four children: Kirk Clemens, Elyce Bender, Stacey Clemens, Bryan Burns, and several grandchildren.

He spent his entire adult life in the Tour and Travel business arranging group tours across the country and beyond, starting with his first business in Chicago while attending graduate school.  He was a member of the Ellington United Methodist Church and was involved with many local community non-profit activities during his 19 years in Ellington.  He helped with fund raisers for church, school, and other non-profit organizations all while continuing to operate his tour business from his home office.  He was a member of many tour and travel organizations and will be missed by these associates and friends across the country and Alaska.

He served his country as a pilot in the 8th Air Force during the 60's with missions in Viet Nam, going into the service as an officer after college in San Jose and ROTC training.  His two close friends from his service years were still in touch with him and well as former high school classmates, and a host of other friends from all walks of his interesting life.  If you were his friend, you were a friend for life.

As per his wishes, there will be no ceremony or gravesite. His desire is that his ashes are to be scattered at the West End of Hither Hills in NY and on the hillside overlooking Saker Pond in MO.  He will be deeply missed by his wife, family, and friends who mourn his passing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to animal rescue groups, veteran organizations, or your favorite charity.