Harold E. Burr

Harold E. Burr, 77, retired chief of police for Ormond Beach, passed away May 11, 2006. Born March 29, 1929, in Rockford, Ill., he was the son of the late Harold L. and Harriet Daggett Burr, and a 1946 graduate of East High School. In 1951, he enlisted in the Army, serving until 1953. While stationed at Fort McClellan, Ala., he met his devoted wife, the late Betty Jean Burr. He moved to Ormond Beach in 1953, and began working for the city as a lifeguard. His enjoyment for cooking brought him to the Ormond Hotel, where he worked as a cook for several years. Mr. Burr later transferred to the police department, where he retired as police chief in 1987 after 34 years. Because of his love of teaching children, he volunteered for the Ormond Beach Recreation Department for 30 years, where he had the opportunity to coach all teams in all sports. For this dedication, he was honored as Mr. Recreation in 1987. He was a member of the Florida Peace Officers Association from 1959-1976, and the Ormond Beach Elks, where he was named Elk of the Year 1994-1995. He is survived by his son, Robin Burr, daughter-in-law, Debbie Burr, granddaughter, Linsey Burr, and longtime companion, "Honeybear," all of Ormond Beach; and daughter, Faith Schwalback, and son-in-law, Scott Schwalback, Naples. Friends may call Sunday, May 14, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 548 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 15, at the River Bend Community Church, 2080 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. Donations may be made in his memory to the Halifax Humane Society, 2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32124. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 548 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach.