He is preceded in death by his son Bradley Edward Burton, and his parents Clyde and Eldora Burton.Ī celebration of his life gathering will take place on Saturday, February 26 from 2:00-4:00 at the Chateau on the Green Clubhouse, 1511 SE 4th Street, Moore, Oklahoma. Never showing impatience or anger, he was always a gentle loving presence.ĭuane is survived by his wife of 34 years, Janis Sue Burton. Always thoughtful and considerate, he thought of others before himself. Everyone would agree that for those who knew him, their lives were touched by him. For enjoyment, he would never pass up a game of playing pinochle, or tennis!ĭuane was known to family and friends as a gentle, giving man - very witty with a dry sense of humor who made everyone laugh freely. He had a deep love and appreciation for music - listening, and performing in his younger days. He was a musically talented man who played the oboe, French horn and flute. He attempted to teach her tennis, but as she says that didn't last long! In her words, she says that the relationship with Duane was more important than learning how to play tennis. As a side job, Duane enjoyed teaching tennis - which is how he met Janis. He influenced the lives of his students in a positive way, creating in each a feeling of self-worth, and many with a life-long bonding with him. Duane and Janis also taught in schools in Kuwait, South Korea and Kosovo. For his career, he taught high school sociology, psychology, history and government in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Florida, and Georgia. He was born Jin Kansas City, Missouri to Clyde and Eldora Burton.ĭuane received his Bachelors of Arts Degree from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. Duane Edward Burton passed peacefully on February 19th with his wife, Janis, sister-in-law and a good friend at his side. A gentle soul has just graced the realms of Heaven and will be sorely missed by those he left behind.
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