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Richard Warren Burns

Richard Burns Obituary

Richard Warren Burns of Camarillo passed away Monday night, Nov. 5, 2007.

Richard was born on a small farm in Woodbine, Iowa. He was a longtime resident of Ventura County and lived in Camarillo for the past 15 years.

Richard "Dick" Burns was well-known throughout the county as a local musician. He attended Santa Clara High in Oxnard and started a local band, The Dartells, with his hit song being "Hot Pastrami," which reached the Top 10 on local stations.

Richard is survived by the loves of his life, his wife, Dawn Burns and children, Kristen (age 10) and Cassidy (age 3); as well as his mother-in-law, Margaret Case; sister, Dorothy Williams (husband Frank) and Janet Nelson (husband Sean); sister, Kathleen (Burns) Reasner; brother, Bob Burns; stepmother, Eve Burns; stepbrother, Darl Phillips; many nieces and nephews, who will all miss him since his passing; along with additional family members and all the great friends and co-workers who were such a large part of his life, especially all those at Billy O's and Buena Lanes who were his second love.

There will be a fundraiser for Dawn and their daughters Sunday, Nov. 18, at Billy O's, 2819 E. Main St., Ventura. A jam session will be from 2 to 6 p.m. and karaoke from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, there is a Richard Burns memorial fund. Please send donations to any branch of Washington Mutual (Make sure to mention the Richard Burns Memorial Fund).

Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the family-owned and -operated Rose-Perez Funeral Home and Cremation of Camarillo, phone 805-484-6365; our families putting your family first.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Nov. 10 to Nov. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Burns

20 Entries

J P

November 20, 2007

I hadn't seen Richard in a while, but every time I did he always had a big smile waiting for me. He was a sweetheart from the moment I met him. He was there for my mini-bachelorette party at Billy O's and he announced my wedding to everyone that night when my maid-of-honor sang Going To The Chapel. He was a great man and he will be missed dearly!

Julie Ardissoni

November 16, 2007

Dawn,you and the girls were the loves of Richard's life. He always refered to you as his "best friend" when we spoke over lunch at the HomeTown Buffett on Wednesdays the times you weren't able to be there. He had a great sence of humor, a great speaking voice, and I always enjoyed being in his company. I am SOOOO sorry about your loss. May the Good Lord bring all your family peace of heart.

Juggs

November 13, 2007

I will miss you Richard!

Bill Padilla

November 12, 2007

I was a fellow classmate of Dicks at Santa Clara High and remember when he first started his musical career. It is with the greatest of sympathies to pass this on to his family.

Tony Vasquez

November 11, 2007

My condolences to the Burns family. I didn't know Richard personally, but I never failed to attend the Roller Gardens when the Dartells were playing back in the '60's. Thanks Richard!

Gabrielle Hatton

November 11, 2007

I have known Richard for many years and have attended many parties where he spent playing and entertaining everyone present. My prayers go out to Dawn and her children as well as the rest of the family at this sad time.

Janet Nelson

November 10, 2007

I was lucky enought to be related to Richard. He is married to my sister. Words can not explain how much my heart is broken. Sean and I will do everything we possibly can to make sure your three girls are always taken care of. But I bet you already knew that.

My beloved brother in-law. You will never be forgotten.

Nancy

November 10, 2007

I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family.

Geri Duda

November 10, 2007

I met Richard Burns at the age of 17. We spent the better part of the next 25 years growning up together. his passing saddend me very deeply. I'll will miss him
God watch over Dawn and the Girls.

Geri Burns-Duda

Linda Cathaway

November 10, 2007

To Dawn and family, I sent you my love and pray for your strength to get you thru this unimaginable time. Having just lost my husband, Rick, to cancer 6 months ago, I do know what you are going thru and I'm so sorry that you have to go thru it. But you are not alone!! You and Richard had a multitude of friends and family to help you thru this.
I remember going to Roller Gardens and listening to the Dartell's and how adorable Richard was. He had the personality to match his wonderful smile and he will be sadly missed by so many of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and know that Richard 'Dick' Burns will be a welcome player in the Big Band in the sky..

Marilyn Pratley

November 10, 2007

BRING BACK THE MEMORIES, AND 'PUT ANOTHER LOG ON THE FIRE'

LOVE, MOTHER MARILYN

Keith Mason

November 10, 2007

I met Richard at BillyO's, but knew of him through Dawns Mom. I had alot of fun with Richard there, and talked to him while he was working. He was a great guy, loved his family and freinds, and wasn't afraid to tell you. He loved his work, which wasn't only about the music, but more about everyone having the best time they could have. A true entertainer. I won't forget you Richard. Until we meet again.

Dwight Butler

November 10, 2007

DICK:
WE BECAME VERY GOOD FRIENDS OVER THE PAST TEN YEARS AND HAD A GREAT WORKING RELATIONSHIP. I'll MISS YOU, MY FRIEND.

DWIGHT BUTLER-BILLY O'S

Chris Talbot

November 10, 2007

DB

40 YEARS OF MANY MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

CT

Bob Gaboury

November 10, 2007

I met Richard at the old Wagon wheel Restaurant, (I liked his music so much, being from that era) that when Linda and I were married Richard played for hours at our wedding.

Linda and I will miss you dearly and our prayers go out to Dawn and the children.

Rich Coleman

November 10, 2007

His friendship of 50 years provided me with alot of fun and memories. May God keep him and his family in His hand.

Dawn Burns

November 10, 2007

My beloved husband Richard who I will so dearly miss. Richard and I had a wonderful life raising our two girls Kristen & Cassidy. I will miss everything that we did together weather it was playing at the park or picking up our olsest from school or going to the store together. Richard was our world and we are going to miss him so very much. I know that he also had alot of wonderful friends who fill the same. I LOVE YOU RICHARD REST IN PEACE.
Dawn Burns

michael montry

November 10, 2007

i met dick through a mutual friend i played with him on some jobs together and ibought my sax frum him and worked on his van i last talked to him on line on monday

Phil Slaton

November 10, 2007

I went ot high school with Richard. He passed far too soon. My best wishes to his family.

Dan Pollock

November 10, 2007

I was shocked and very saddened to learn of Richard's passing. He and I go back almost 50 years to the dawn of rock & roll. Music has a way of attracting others of similar interests and he and I would get together after school almost every day to share our growing knowledge of the guitar. He went on to front one of the most successful bands out of Ventura County called the Dartells, which was an offshoot of a band I had started at Hueneme High School in 1960. In the late 60's Richard and I worked as a duo in and around Ventura County and I have fond memories of those days. My heart goes out to his beloved wife, Dawn and their cherished daughters. If you wanted to talk with him about something other than music, all you had to do was mention his girls! I will certianly miss him greatly, especially our chats on the phone and our online trivia tournaments. I'll bet he's jamming right now with Doug Phillips up in heaven. Love ya bro....

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