Stephen A. Burton

Stephen Arthur Burton, 72, Kirklin, Indiana, passed away on February 13, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1952, (Easter Sunday) in Indianapolis, Indiana to Fred Arthur Burton and Lois Ann (Van Remen) Burton.

Steve grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1970. After his high school graduation, he attended Indiana University – Purdue University in Indianapolis.

Steve worked numerous jobs, both part time and full time, while attending both high school and college. After college he worked full time at Mayflower Transit Incorporated where he met his future wife Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Baron in 1982, and they married in 1985. In August 1995, his only son, pride and joy, Jacob Arthur Burton, was born. Steve continued to work at Mayflower until they closed their Carmel, Indiana, headquarters location and moved to Fenton, Missouri, in May of 1997. After leaving Mayflower Transit, Steve worked for SupportNet, a distributor of IBM mid-range systems, until retiring in March of 2006.

In retirement Steve enjoyed spending time at home with his family, including his best four-legged friend, Oatey. His one true hobby and passion was gardening. Each summer he would strive for a bigger, better, and more productive garden. His positive, optimistic motto in life was always “Look for the Strawberry”, meaning always look for the good in everything.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Arthur Burton, and Lois Ann (Van Remen) Burton; and sister Sue McCarty.

Steve is survived by his wife Cynthia Ann Burton; son Jacob Arthur Burton, and niece Jill Bradshaw.

A memorial service will be held at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East (10722 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46229) on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2 pm. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, located at 2361 Hylan boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.