1942
James
2017
James Burns
May 12, 1942 — January 14, 2017
Memorial services for Dr. James Burns will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Father Russ Scepaniak will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. followed by brief prayer service, Friday, January 27, 2017 at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea. Interment in St. Theodore Catholic Cemetery will be following lunch on Saturday, January 28.
James Foy Burns, age 74, passed away on January 14, 2017 at Thorne Crest in Albert Lea. James was born on May 12, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa to parents James and Vera (Foy) Burns. He grew up in Beresford, South Dakota and graduated from Beresford High School in 1960. James went on to Creighton University, University of South Dakota Medical School, and Temple University School of Medicine.
On August 21, 1966 Jim married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Ann Dolan in Beresford, South Dakota. Jim served in the Vietnam War, as a flight surgeon. Very few knew that he received a Purple Heart. He felt the sacrifices of others were greater than his own. After searching the midwest for a place to call home, they made their home in Albert Lea. Jim loved living on the lake. Jim was a General Practice Physician at the Albert Lea Medical Center for over 40 years. Jim delivered countless babies, which was a joy of his medical practice. He always encouraged his patients to live a healthy life. Jim practiced the advice he gave his patients by staying active, playing tennis, softball, biking, and running. Jim never gave up his love of golf. He completed two marathons, the first at age 50. He climbed MT. Kilimanjaro at the age of fifty-six. Jim helped start the Albert Lea Soccer Association. He was instrumental in taking Albert Lea youth soccer from a club status to a high school sanctioned sport in 1992. He was a Minnesota Gopher fan to the core. In his free time, Jim loved traveling with his family. He, Marilyn and the children went to various destinations including Mexico, Ireland, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. Jim's greatest love, was Marilyn, his children, and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Burns; children, Jeff (Tricia) Burns of Erie, CO, Stephanie (Gary) McEldowney of Sioux Center, IA, Casey (Stephanie) Burns of St. Louis Park, MN; grandchildren, Lauren and Claire Burns, Sarah and Molly McEldowney, and Eloise Burns; sister, Sue Glasnapp (J) of Arlington, VA; brother-in-law, Don Tornberg of Tucson, AZ; as well as many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Tornberg; parents, James and Vera Burns; infant daughter, Christine; and grandchildren, Liam and Gloria Burns.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Albert Lea Youth Soccer Association or Naeve Health Care Foundation.
James Foy Burns, age 74, passed away on January 14, 2017 at Thorne Crest in Albert Lea. James was born on May 12, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa to parents James and Vera (Foy) Burns. He grew up in Beresford, South Dakota and graduated from Beresford High School in 1960. James went on to Creighton University, University of South Dakota Medical School, and Temple University School of Medicine.
On August 21, 1966 Jim married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Ann Dolan in Beresford, South Dakota. Jim served in the Vietnam War, as a flight surgeon. Very few knew that he received a Purple Heart. He felt the sacrifices of others were greater than his own. After searching the midwest for a place to call home, they made their home in Albert Lea. Jim loved living on the lake. Jim was a General Practice Physician at the Albert Lea Medical Center for over 40 years. Jim delivered countless babies, which was a joy of his medical practice. He always encouraged his patients to live a healthy life. Jim practiced the advice he gave his patients by staying active, playing tennis, softball, biking, and running. Jim never gave up his love of golf. He completed two marathons, the first at age 50. He climbed MT. Kilimanjaro at the age of fifty-six. Jim helped start the Albert Lea Soccer Association. He was instrumental in taking Albert Lea youth soccer from a club status to a high school sanctioned sport in 1992. He was a Minnesota Gopher fan to the core. In his free time, Jim loved traveling with his family. He, Marilyn and the children went to various destinations including Mexico, Ireland, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. Jim's greatest love, was Marilyn, his children, and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Burns; children, Jeff (Tricia) Burns of Erie, CO, Stephanie (Gary) McEldowney of Sioux Center, IA, Casey (Stephanie) Burns of St. Louis Park, MN; grandchildren, Lauren and Claire Burns, Sarah and Molly McEldowney, and Eloise Burns; sister, Sue Glasnapp (J) of Arlington, VA; brother-in-law, Don Tornberg of Tucson, AZ; as well as many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Tornberg; parents, James and Vera Burns; infant daughter, Christine; and grandchildren, Liam and Gloria Burns.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Albert Lea Youth Soccer Association or Naeve Health Care Foundation.
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