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| Service Information Kurt Lee Burns |
Service: Planned for a later date Memorials: Hospice of Michigan 989 Spaulding Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301 https://www.hom.org/ |
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Kurt Lee Burns, of Jenison, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at age 70 years. Kurt is survived by his spouse of 46 years, Diane Burns; children: Stacey (Nathan) and Steve (Christy); grandchildren: Charlie, Kenny, and Adara; siblings: Kay (Ted) Haan, Kristi Goethel, Bob Price, Roger & Sharon Wolfe, Jerry & Shelly Poelman, and many nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents: Harry Burns, Nell & Robert Price, and Jake & Pauline Poelman; and family: Oz and Doug Goethel, and Jan Price. A tireless worker and friend to all, Kurt is remembered by communities including Comstock Park Public Schools, where he taught for 37 years, Rogers High School, and the Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department. Due to health restrictions, a memorial gathering is being planned for a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared with Kurt’s family online at http://www.stroofuneralhome. |
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STROO FUNERAL HOME
1095 68TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508
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Comments
One of the finest gentleman I had the honor of knowing.
He was fun to be around, especially at the Recreation
Department during the summer months. He certainly will be missed as I am glad he was a good person I am fortunate to have known. Rest in peace.
Gayle & Ed Wiers
Kurt seemed grounded. Kurt seemed contained. In his quiet facade there seemed to be a wry humor waiting just beneath the surface.
The truest compliment I can say about Kurt is that in retrospect, had I been a parent of an elementary school child attending Stony Creek Elementary School, I would have entrusted that child completely to Kurt's care ... as he served his students as a role model for a kind, thoughtful and listening teacher and human being, and as an all-around caring, very "good guy".