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Robert Lloyd Burns

1931 - 2018

Robert Lloyd Burns

1931 - 2018

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BORN

1931

DIED

2018

Robert Burns Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 4, 2018.

Robert was born on October 4, 1931 and passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Robert was a resident of Indianola, Iowa at the time of passing. Burns graduated from Emporia High School in 1949 and started studies in music at Emporia State University. The Korean War interrupted his education as Burns served in the U.S. Army during that war for nearly two years, all of it at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Donations in Burns' honor may be sent to the Carroll Library Foundation, 118 E. Fifth St., Carroll, Iowa 51401.

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December 4, 2018

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September 24, 2018

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September 14, 2018

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Terry Farley

December 4, 2018

Bob Burns was my organ teacher at Simpson and prepared me for my Senior Recital in 1965 which I played at St. John's Lutheran Church in Des Moines. He was a wonderful, supportive teacher whom I remember with respect and fondness. I was surprised to learn when visiting family in Des Moines a few years later that he had moved and was engaged in ventures than organ playing and teaching. He will be missed.

September 24, 2018

Bob was a brilliant organist and choir director at First United Methodist Church in Des Moines. More than that, he was a sensitive and compassionate human being. The world will miss him.
--Bruce D. Barrabee

Peggy Golden-George

September 14, 2018

Bob was one of my professors as a Music Major at Simpson. He was always very kind to me and listened to me a lot as I worked toward finding my niche in the world of music. My heart goes out to his family and my prayers will be with you. Signed, Peggy Golden-George, Voice and Music Education graduate, Class of 1975

John Darlington

September 9, 2018

Robert Burns was my favorite professor at Simpson College, 1970-74. I considered him to be a brilliant musician as well as a gifted teacher. Most of all, he was a lovely and loyal friend. My father, John W. Darlington, a United Methodist pastor, spoke fondly of "Bob Burns" prior to my becoming acquainted with him at Simpson. He'd made a wonderful name for himself as the "music minister" (as we used to call them) at First Church. I have often spoken of him with Simpson alums, the most recent having happened just last week when I was reminiscing with a fellow music major about the creativity and effective teaching method "Mr. Burns" employed in his music theory lesson plans. I will genuinely miss him. So much of what music has added to my life is a direct result of him. "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!" That is what he die!

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September 6, 2018

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss please except my deepest heartfelt condolences may the God of all comfort guide you through your difficult times. Isa 33:24

September 6, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time of sorrow as his word assures us at 1 Peter 5:6,7 "he cares for you."

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