Individual Details
Richard Cecil "Dick" Burton
(29 Sep 1937 - 7 Aug 2018)
Richard (Dick) Cecil Burton, was born in McCook, Nebraska on September 29, 1937 to Cecil L. and Lois I (Ungles) Burton and passed into the arms of angels August 7, 2018 in North Platte, Nebraska.
Dick's early life followed his father's mechanical career taking them to different parts of southwest Nebraska. During this time he was joined by 3 brothers and 3 sisters, Bob, Pat, Peg, Corky, Ray and Pam. They made homes in Stratton, Oxford and Cambridge.
He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955 and married Shirley L Foster, to this union 3 children were born, Richard E, Deborrah L, and Rhonda S. They made their home in McCook, Nebraska. Dick worked several jobs before going work for the United States Postal Service. During his years at the postal service Dick worked his way through the ranks to become a front window clerk, where he enjoyed engaging with the public on a daily basis. During this time of his life, the family enjoyed fishing, camping, and bowling. There were many bowling tournaments and trophies won. Dick, took great pride in teaching his 3 children how to bowl and how to be humble winners and gracious losers. He also was an avid and sometimes rabid Cornhusker fan. He followed the team religiously and could be found in front of the tv or close to a radio on game days.
He and Shirley parted ways in 1979 and after a time married Karen S. Bales who brought her daughters Kim and Kelly into his life. He continued to be close to all of his children and felt blessed to have such a full life. He and Karen enjoyed going to bowling tournaments and spending time with family and friends. They even took a Caribbean cruise with friends and family.
After his divorce, he enjoyed taking care of his house on the hill, gardening and taking up shooting in the American pool Association, where he made many new friends and reacquainted with some old ones. He loved to spend the winters in New Mexico with family.
Dick is preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur & Gladys Burton, his parents, Cecil and Lois Burton, and Kim Campbell.
Services in McCook, Nebraska
Dick's early life followed his father's mechanical career taking them to different parts of southwest Nebraska. During this time he was joined by 3 brothers and 3 sisters, Bob, Pat, Peg, Corky, Ray and Pam. They made homes in Stratton, Oxford and Cambridge.
He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955 and married Shirley L Foster, to this union 3 children were born, Richard E, Deborrah L, and Rhonda S. They made their home in McCook, Nebraska. Dick worked several jobs before going work for the United States Postal Service. During his years at the postal service Dick worked his way through the ranks to become a front window clerk, where he enjoyed engaging with the public on a daily basis. During this time of his life, the family enjoyed fishing, camping, and bowling. There were many bowling tournaments and trophies won. Dick, took great pride in teaching his 3 children how to bowl and how to be humble winners and gracious losers. He also was an avid and sometimes rabid Cornhusker fan. He followed the team religiously and could be found in front of the tv or close to a radio on game days.
He and Shirley parted ways in 1979 and after a time married Karen S. Bales who brought her daughters Kim and Kelly into his life. He continued to be close to all of his children and felt blessed to have such a full life. He and Karen enjoyed going to bowling tournaments and spending time with family and friends. They even took a Caribbean cruise with friends and family.
After his divorce, he enjoyed taking care of his house on the hill, gardening and taking up shooting in the American pool Association, where he made many new friends and reacquainted with some old ones. He loved to spend the winters in New Mexico with family.
Dick is preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur & Gladys Burton, his parents, Cecil and Lois Burton, and Kim Campbell.
Services in McCook, Nebraska
Events
| Birth | 29 Sep 1937 | McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska | |||
| Census (family)-shared | 1 May 1950 | (Cecil Lucius Burton and Lois Irene Ungles) Stratton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska |  |  | |
| Marriage | 20 Oct 1956 | Beaver City, Furnas County, Nebraska - Living | | | |
| Divorce | 1979 | Living | |||
| Marriage | 5 Mar 1988 | McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska - Karen Sue Bales | | | |
| Death | 7 Aug 2018 | North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska | |||
| Burial | McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska | |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Spouse | Karen Sue Bales (1948 - 1998) |
| Father | Cecil Lucius Burton (1914 - 2000) |
| Mother | Lois Irene Ungles (1920 - 1987) |
| Sibling | Robert Neil "Bob" Burton (1939 - 2022) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Russell D. "Corky" Burton (1945 - 2021) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | Living |
Notes
Census (family)-shared
Cecil L Burton Husband M 36 years Nebraska - Parts man, auto garageLois I Burton Wife F 30 years Nebraska
Richard C Burton Son M 12 years Nebraska
Robert N Burton Son M 11 years Nebraska
Patricia G Burton Daughter F 9 years Nebraska
Peggy L Burton Daughter F 7 years Nebraska
Burton Son M 4 years Nebraska
Burton Son M 1 years Nebraska
Marriage
Richard Cecil BurtonCecil L Burton, Father
Lois Irene Ungles, Mother
Sex Male
Age 19
Birth Year (Estimated) 1937
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Shirley La Von Foster
Ray O Foster, Father
Marie Ann Rhoads, Mother
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 16
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1940
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Marriage Date 20 Oct 1956
Marriage Place Beaver City, Furnas, Nebraska
Marriage
Richard Cecil BurtonLucis Cecil Burton, Father
Lois Irene Ungles, Mother
Sex Male
Age 50
Birth Year (Estimated) 1938
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Karen Sue Bales Wachholtz
Warren C Bales, Father
Velma Jane Evans, Mother
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 40
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1948
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Marriage Date 5 Mar 1988
Marriage Place McCook, Red Willow, Nebraska
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