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Jack Frank Burns
1926-2015
Jack Frank Burns, born December 10, 1926 in Houston, Texas passed away July 10, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents Olga Marie Goldschmidt Burns and Winfield Frank Burns, his brother Bennett W. Burns and wife Helen, and sister Marie Olga Burns Liverman and husband Mark.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine Theresa Adams Burns of 62 years, two children, Janice Lorraine Burns and Caren Alice Burns and partner Richard Woodfin, a nephew Mark Gregory Liverman and wife Wendy Dillenschneider of Florissant Colorado, niece Judy Collins and husband Richard Parker, and great nephews John Paul Collins, Joseph Collins, Jesse Collins and Travis Liverman.
Jack graduated from Rice University with a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1949 and a MS in Chemical Engineering in 1951. His attendance at Rice was interrupted when he served in the US Navy from 1944-1946 during WWII. Jack worked for Texaco, Inc. for 39 years, rising to the position of Vice President, Texaco USA, Gas Division. Jack was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Houston, TX., American Institute of Chemical Engineers and Tau Beta Pi. He served as a Boy Scout Leader, was an Eagle Scout and was honored with the Order of the Arrow. He enjoyed ballroom and line dancing, and gardening was his lifelong hobby. He was a member of the Rose and Camellia Societies. Jack, an engineer, could fix anything!
A memorial service will be held, Friday, July 17 at 10 A.M. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Rd., Houston, 77027, in the Chapel followed by a reception in the Parlor. All friends and family are invited.
In lieu of flowers, if you desire, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
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Sponsored by Memorial Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery.
I'm sorry you've lost him, Lorraine. May God be with you, now and in the coming year.
Catherine Turner
July 31, 2015
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We cherish our memories as we traveled the Greek Islands and Turkey with you and Jack. He became our good friend.
He was dear to us. Our prayers are with you.
Jim and Lorraine Velco
July 23, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss and that I wasn't able to attend the memorial service. Jack was General Manager when I joined the Gas Department in 1983. He was a very kind man and I enjoyed working with him.
Deborah Plattsmier
July 21, 2015
Our deepest condolences for your family, we are so sorry for your loss. May your loving memories hold close in your heart and God's love give you peace and comfort. (Psalm 83:18)
(The Davis Family)
July 18, 2015
Mrs. Burns
I will always remember our chats at lunch with you and Mr. Burns. He was a kindly gentleman and I had great respect for him. I always looked forward to coming by to service your equipment and have pie with good conversation afterward. On my service list you and he were always on top. Heather was saddened when I mentioned his passing and expressed her condolences.
Mike Diaz
July 16, 2015
My sincerest condolences to you and your family Aunt Lorraine. May you find comfort in your time of need. Love always, Andrea Claborn and Family
Andrea Claborn
July 15, 2015
We are so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eloise Adams and family.
July 15, 2015
Very sorry for your loss. May the almighty (psalm83:18) bring the family peace and comfort.
Mark
July 15, 2015
I offer my sincerest condolences to the family. "... may the God who supplies endurance and comfort" be with you, and help you to endure this troubling time. (Romans 15:5)
July 15, 2015
Lorraine, I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I will not be able to attend the service on Friday; as I have to see my lawyer about settling Stan's estate at that time.
Take a small step each day and the pain in your
heart will not be so strong. Martha Bair
July 14, 2015
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