1988-06-09
Collection: 1988
Title
1988-06-09
1988-06-13
1988-06-14
Subject
Burns, Dean Clinton
Schwartz, Vivian Alberta
Whiteman, Marshall T.
Morgan, Willard Henry
Description
Obituaries published in the Augusta Daily Gazette
Creator
Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Kansas, USA
Source
Augusta Historical Museum, Augusta, Kansas, USA
Publisher
Augusta Public Library, Augusta, Kansas, USA
Date
1988-06-09
1988-06-13
1988-06-14
Format
Clippings
Language
English
Type
application/pdf
Citation
Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Kansas, USA, “1988-06-09,” Digital Augusta, accessed November 24, 2024, https://augusta.digitalsckls.info/item/585.
Text
Thursday, June 9, 1988
A Portrait of Dean Clinton Burns
May 10, 1909 — June 5, 1988
The obituary that appeared in the Augusta Daily Gazette on June 6, 1988, gave the pertinent facts of the life of Dean Burns. However like all factual accounts, the real meaning of his life could not be revealed, for that is locked in the lives of his family and those who loved him.
The obituary did not say that Dean Burns was a man who lived primarily through his heart, both in family life and in business.
It did not say he was a man with an indomitable spirit who loved to laugh and could always find a positive side. He knew how to roll with the punches.
It did not say that he was a man who could not love or live “half-way” . He liked to do things in a big way. He had big hands, a big nose, big ears, and most of the time a pretty big stomach. He used to drive big cars and smoke big cigars, so classmates of his children knew that he was an important man!
It did not say that Dean Burns had a rare gift for enjoying life and that he took the time to cultivate fun and in doing so, developed many lifelong friends.
It did not say that as a husband to Hazel and a nuturing father, until the day of his death, he willingly accepted the responsibilities and joys of a much younger man — because he wanted it that way.
It did not say how Dean, along with his wife Hazel, encouraged their children in interesting and challenging careers, inspiring one daughter to comment:
“I always felt if I came home and announced to my father that I really must pursue a career in ice hockey, he would say, ‘Well, I think I know a place where we can pick up some skates real cheap".
It did not say that with his death an entire era may pass—an era of individualists who helped to build a company from the ground up through years of hard work.
It did not say that Dean Burns sold a lot of insurance just through caring about people.
It did not say that as one of the last of the pioneers of his business, he was really unaware of his special contributions, especially in the face of pressure from a changing modern world and computer
technology.
And finally it did not say that the life of Dean Clinton Burns represented the best values of family, career, and community. His passing leaves a void in the lives of many people.
It did not say that he will be missed.
Judith Burns McCrea, daughter
Monday, June 13, 1988
Vivian Schwartz dies at hospital
Vivian Alberta Schwartz, 76, of Augusta, died Friday, June 10, at Augusta Medical Complex.
A graveside service for Schwartz will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Elmwood Cemetery. Rev. Burl Allison will .officiate.
She was born June 16, 1911, to Morley and Mae Wilson Roloson in the Argentine area of Kansas City, Kan.
On June 14, 1933, she married Vic C. Schwartz in Marysville.
He preceded her in death in 1969.
Schwartz, a retired liquor store owner, is survived by a son, John of Oklahoma City; daughter, Morlene Wakefield of Augusta; brother, Dwight Roloson of San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Augustan’s brother died Friday
Marshall T. Whiteman, 89, of Wichita, died Friday, June 10. He was the brother of Thelma Price of Augusta.
His service was scheduled for this afternoon at Culbertson- Smith Mortuary in Wichita.
In addition to his sister, he leaves a daughter, Shirley Hollis of Wichita; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. i
Tuesday, June 14, 1988
Ex-Leon resident died Sunday
Willard Henry Morgan, 86, of Wichita, died Sunday, June 12. He was a former resident of Leon.
His service was at 2 p.m. today at the Leon United Methodist Church.
Morgan, a retired farmer and rancher, is survived by a son, Dr James I., sister, Lois Dermody, both of Wichita; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with the Leon United Methodist Church. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home in El Dorado was in charge of arrangements.
Original Format
Newspaper clipping
Title
1988-06-09
1988-06-13
1988-06-14
Subject
Burns, Dean Clinton
Schwartz, Vivian Alberta
Whiteman, Marshall T.
Morgan, Willard Henry
Description
Obituaries published in the Augusta Daily Gazette
Creator
Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Kansas, USA
Source
Augusta Historical Museum, Augusta, Kansas, USA
Publisher
Augusta Public Library, Augusta, Kansas, USA
Date
1988-06-09
1988-06-13
1988-06-14
Format
Clippings
Language
English
Type
application/pdf
Citation
Augusta Daily Gazette, Augusta, Kansas, USA, “1988-06-09,” Digital Augusta, accessed November 24, 2024, https://augusta.digitalsckls.info/item/585.Text
Thursday, June 9, 1988
A Portrait of Dean Clinton Burns
May 10, 1909 — June 5, 1988
The obituary that appeared in the Augusta Daily Gazette on June 6, 1988, gave the pertinent facts of the life of Dean Burns. However like all factual accounts, the real meaning of his life could not be revealed, for that is locked in the lives of his family and those who loved him.
The obituary did not say that Dean Burns was a man who lived primarily through his heart, both in family life and in business.
It did not say he was a man with an indomitable spirit who loved to laugh and could always find a positive side. He knew how to roll with the punches.
It did not say that he was a man who could not love or live “half-way” . He liked to do things in a big way. He had big hands, a big nose, big ears, and most of the time a pretty big stomach. He used to drive big cars and smoke big cigars, so classmates of his children knew that he was an important man!
It did not say that Dean Burns had a rare gift for enjoying life and that he took the time to cultivate fun and in doing so, developed many lifelong friends.
It did not say that as a husband to Hazel and a nuturing father, until the day of his death, he willingly accepted the responsibilities and joys of a much younger man — because he wanted it that way.
It did not say how Dean, along with his wife Hazel, encouraged their children in interesting and challenging careers, inspiring one daughter to comment:
“I always felt if I came home and announced to my father that I really must pursue a career in ice hockey, he would say, ‘Well, I think I know a place where we can pick up some skates real cheap".
It did not say that with his death an entire era may pass—an era of individualists who helped to build a company from the ground up through years of hard work.
It did not say that Dean Burns sold a lot of insurance just through caring about people.
It did not say that as one of the last of the pioneers of his business, he was really unaware of his special contributions, especially in the face of pressure from a changing modern world and computer
technology.
And finally it did not say that the life of Dean Clinton Burns represented the best values of family, career, and community. His passing leaves a void in the lives of many people.
It did not say that he will be missed.
Judith Burns McCrea, daughter
Monday, June 13, 1988
Vivian Schwartz dies at hospital
Vivian Alberta Schwartz, 76, of Augusta, died Friday, June 10, at Augusta Medical Complex.
A graveside service for Schwartz will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Elmwood Cemetery. Rev. Burl Allison will .officiate.
She was born June 16, 1911, to Morley and Mae Wilson Roloson in the Argentine area of Kansas City, Kan.
On June 14, 1933, she married Vic C. Schwartz in Marysville.
He preceded her in death in 1969.
Schwartz, a retired liquor store owner, is survived by a son, John of Oklahoma City; daughter, Morlene Wakefield of Augusta; brother, Dwight Roloson of San Antonio, Texas; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Augustan’s brother died Friday
Marshall T. Whiteman, 89, of Wichita, died Friday, June 10. He was the brother of Thelma Price of Augusta.
His service was scheduled for this afternoon at Culbertson- Smith Mortuary in Wichita.
In addition to his sister, he leaves a daughter, Shirley Hollis of Wichita; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. i
Tuesday, June 14, 1988
Ex-Leon resident died Sunday
Willard Henry Morgan, 86, of Wichita, died Sunday, June 12. He was a former resident of Leon.
His service was at 2 p.m. today at the Leon United Methodist Church.
Morgan, a retired farmer and rancher, is survived by a son, Dr James I., sister, Lois Dermody, both of Wichita; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
A memorial has been established with the Leon United Methodist Church. Kirby-Morris Funeral Home in El Dorado was in charge of arrangements.
Original Format
Newspaper clipping