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1934
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2019
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Duane Burnaby Obituary
Great Falls - Duane Eldridge Burnaby, 84 of Great Falls, passed away March 6, 2019. O'Connor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Celebration of life and prayer service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus.
Duane was born April 28, 1934 in Seattle, Washington to Louis Burnaby and Gladys Baker. He received his high school diploma and served in the U.S. Navy. Duane worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.
Duane enjoyed attending the activities of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, reading, and building model airplanes.
Duane is survived by his wife Delores Steffani Burnaby, daughters Cindy Burnaby Hegland (John), Michele McKinlay Clark (John), and Kathleen Burnaby Farrell (Dave); sons Kelly (Christina) Burnaby and Michael McKinlay; sisters Lori Neville Novotny (Chris), and Patty Neville Gough; brothers Larry (Ann) Neville and Charles "Chuck" Burnaby; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents and wife Lila MacGowan Burnaby.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can be made to Grace Home for Veterans or Great Falls Humane Society.
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March 12, 2019
I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Burnaby. May the words at John 6:40 bring comfort during this difficult time.
March 12, 2019
I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Burnaby. May the words at John 6:40 bring comfort during this difficult time.
Laura Plough
March 10, 2019
Burnaby family, please know that you are all in my prayers. Deep is your grief, because deep is your love. May Duane rest in peace now in the arms of our Lord.
March 10, 2019
Dear Christina and Kelly and all family.
I am a close friend of Dorthee and Dick
Lundgren and all your family, Christina.
I am sending thoughts and prayers to all Duane's family. Sorry I don't think I ever met him, but wish I
had.
God bless all of you at this time. Love Jean Marie Bonde
March 9, 2019
Beverly nicolai Hedahl. My grandparents were close friends of the nevilles. I knew Duane through them and went to school with him.
Beverly Hedahl
March 9, 2019
I was a neighbor of mr. And Mrs. neville. I also want toschool with Duane and remember him when he lived up by his grandparents. I have pictures of the Nevilles with my grandparents if any of you are interested. Had my first Pepsi from them.
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