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Bernard Burnham Obituary
"Van" Burnham, Jr.
February 21, 1953 -
February 6, 2019
Daytona Beach, FL- Bernard LeRoy "Van" Burnham, Jr., 65, of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM with Father Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Parkhill Cemetery. Family will visit with friends on Monday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the St. Elmo Room at Striffler-Hamby, Columbus, Georgia.
Bernard LeRoy Burnham, Jr. "Van" was born on February 21, 1953 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Mary Agnes Dix Burnham and Bernard LeRoy Burnham. Van has lived in Florida for over 30 years where he worked as a CPA and retired to Daytona Beach. Van was a member of St. Brendon Catholic Church in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was married to the late Dianna O'Neal Burnham. Van loved music and was a volunteer with the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and served for two years with the Peace Corps.
Survivors include his sisters: Mary Agnes Burnham Hood (Robert Hood, Sr.), Barbara Anne Burnham Camp, and Patricia Diane Burnham Higgins (Carl Higgins); his Aunt Eleanor Burnham; nine nieces and nephews; sixteen great nieces and nephews; and several cousins.
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Alan Gresham
February 12, 2019
Good bye my old friend
February 11, 2019
To Vans family I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one gone too soon. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you and give you strength during this most difficult time.
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