Rev. George W. Burgin

Burgin, Rev. George W. 75, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri passed away at his home Wednesday, August 29, 2012. George was born November 15, 1936 in rural Moberly Missouri in his parents' home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Burgin and Hannah (Gully) Burgin Harlan. Spanning over 57 years of service, George served with over 20 United Methodist congregations both in the Metro and rural areas of Missouri; he also served as one of the first Directors of Metro Ministry in St. Louis. George is survived by his wife, Carolyn Burgin and by his children, Barth (Cynthia) Burgin; Bonita (Dennis) Fitzmaurice; Rev. Bendi Burgin; step-children; Sandi (Greg) Baber; Bill (Milly) Hynes; Lynda (Eric) Hynes-Nau, and Jim (Shelley) Hynes. George not only loved serving the church and his family, he adored his grandchildren, Lauran and Quentin Burgin, Connor and Ann Fitzmaurice, Tyler and Allie Hynes, Mandi and Matt Baber, Christian and Belle Nau, and Gracie Hynes. Services: Memorial Services will be held at West Park UMC, Moberly, Missouri on Saturday, September 8 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Shalom House (formerly known as Metro Ministry), Rev. Bendi Burgin, 508 N Park, Stanberry MO 64489 or to Central Methodist University, George Burgin Memorial, 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette MO 65248.