David Lee Burton
April 9, 1953 ~ November 30, 2020
David Lee Burton, 67, Indianapolis, passed away November 30, 2020. David was born April 9, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Billy Dean and Barbara (Wonn) Burton.
He graduated from Arlington High School in 1972 and attended Ball State University. A true music lover, Dave’s favorite job was at Disc Records in Glendale. He was also a graphic artist for Rubber Type for several years. Dave enjoyed collecting stamps and took geneology quite seriously. He did extensive research and traced the family tree back hundreds of years. He will be fondly remembered for his friendly personality and his ability to kid and joke with others.
Survivors include one sister, Beth Hinton; niece and nephews, Dena, Evan, and Kyle; many great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dean.
Friends and family will gather Friday, December 4, 2020, 4 to 6 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St. The memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. The service will be livestreamed on the O’Riley YouTube channel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Thanks David for being such a good Brother to me. I will miss you as will others.
David always was kind and played with me as a child at our Aunt MaryLou’s family get togethers! He was one of my favorite cousins ! He will be missed !
Aunt Shirley will miss you very much. I will miss our phone calls, talking about movies ,food and memories of grandma and grandpa and your dad my brother. Rest In Peace David your Aunt Shirley Loved you very much.
Dave founded Monastic Life list, an e mail group that became a real community for many of us. It was entirely his idea, when we were not welcome on another religious list, to found his own. Many of us were enriched by that. Many prayers, rest in peace, Dave. May God reward you for all you gave to us and others.
David: You had the gift of laughter, not only for yourself but also for others. When I was looking for The House of Blue Lights you took me up on that hill at Skiles Test Park and showed me the foundation. We often talked about driving the Mother Road – Route 66 – together, however the years sped up as we grew older. You were the best brother-in-law I could ever ask for. You made a statement during your short time on this earth and I am the better for knowing you! See you at the Reunion Party!