April 29, 2024

Curtis Burns
Age: 80
Died: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at ManorCare Health Services in Topeka
Born: April 15, 1936 at St Paul, Minnesota
Parents: Curtis & Jeannette (McConnon) Burns
Marriage: to Joyce Ellen Moyer on August 26, 1961 at Grand Marais, Minnesota
She died on June 18, 1987

Memberships: St Dominic Catholic Church of Garden City
Elks Lodge
Broncbuster Athletic Association

Curtis graduated from Grand Marais, Minnesota High School and went to work for Erie Mining Company. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge he moved to Hazen, North Dakota to start a lifelong career in the Electric Power Plant industry. He worked at several power plants before moving to Garden City in 1981 to become the first Manager of Sunflower Electric.-Holcomb Station. He enjoyed attending sporting events to support his family and community. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife & 1 Sister- Barbara Cummins.

Survivors: 3 Sons Michael Burns Garden City
Tim Burns Topeka
Richard Burns Garden City
1 Daughter Michelle Sayler Underwood, North Dakota
1 Sister Janice Hintz White Bear Lake, Minnesota
11 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren

Vigil Service: 7:00 PM Sunday
Place: Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City
Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM Monday
Place: St Dominic Catholic Church
Presider: Father Reginald A. Urban
Burial: Valley View Cemetery in Garden City
Memorials: Broncbuster Athletic Association
In care of Garnand Funeral Home
Calling Hours: Noon to 8:00 PM Saturday & Sunday
At Garnand Funeral Home
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com