Donald Winston Burt

1930 - 2016

Donald Winston Burt obituary, 1930-2016, Dallas, TX

Donald Winston Burt

1930 - 2016

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

Donald Burt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2016.
BURT, Donald Winston of Dallas was born on August 31, 1930 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and on June 16, 2016 (his mother's birth date) went to meet his Lord at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Frances "Tani" Piccola Burt. He is survived by his four amazing daughters, Linda Burt, Vicki Burt Johnson and husband, Sam, Toni Burt, Donica Burt Harrison and husband, Dan, and his granddaughter, Damin Harrison. Don graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1948 and attended North Texas State and SMU ('53) and served active duty in the USAF from 1953-56 as First Lieutenant. The majority of his career was as a life insurance salesman with Great West Life. He was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will begin at noon at Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 3235 Lombardy Lane, at 12:00p on Monday, June 20. Friends and family with gather afterward (location TBA). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the stroke or Alzheimer's research foundation(s) of your choice, or a simple prayer for him would be lovely and appreciated.

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Fran (Piccola) Weir

June 20, 2016

Linda, Vicki, Toni and Donica,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of both your parents, and what a gorgeous couple they made! Sorry the distance kept me from being there, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With fond memories of all our family times together...

Rick and Brenda Burt

June 20, 2016

Rest in Peace Don. You were a true pleasure to know and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Toni, Donica, Linda and Vicki and Mack. Rejoice in the love that you all have and share. God bless.

Janis Brunworth

June 20, 2016

Linda, So sorry to hear of your loss. I was happy to know your Dad. Sending love and light to you all.

Johnna Moore

June 19, 2016

Dear Toni~
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the good Lord hold you in the hollow of His hands.
Love you,

Joyce Sanders

June 19, 2016

We are sorry for your loss.

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Calvary Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery

3235 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220

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