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Obituary

In Loving Memory of John Melville Burns

January 20, 1951 – June 8, 2025

Syracuse, Utah

John Melville Burns, 74, of Syracuse, UT, passed away on June 8, 2025, after complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was beloved as a husband, dad, “grampy,” brother, uncle, and friend.

John was born on January 20, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Robert “Bob” and Patricia “Pat” Burns and grew up in Michigan …

Personal note from Jane and Family

Thank you for all your kind words and support at this hard time. It means the world to me. I am so proud the way John fought Parkinson’s bravely. He was always positive about life. We will miss him so much and we know he is happy and in peace.

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We will gather our family for a private Celebration for our “Grampy”. Our family appreciates all the love and support at this time. We would love to hear from you and share your favorite memory of John on this memorial page. To leave a memory, please click the MORE and them MEMORIES at the first page of John’s Memorial.

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What were John's favorite artists or styles of art?
John loved photography and he admired Ansel Adam’s art photos of the beautiful Yosem…
John loved photography and he admired Ansel Adam’s art photos of the beautiful Yosemite Nation…
John loved photography and he admired Ansel Adam’s art photos of the beautiful Yosemite National Park in California.
What were John's favorite local spots?
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant 🤗
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant 🤗
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant 🤗
What were John's favorite vacation spots?
Yosemite and San Diego and Hawaii.
Yosemite and San Diego and Hawaii.
Yosemite and San Diego and Hawaii.
What were John's favorite ways to exercise?
It was the gym and walking after dinner. Up to about 2004
It was the gym and walking after dinner. Up to about 2004
It was the gym and walking after dinner. Up to about 2004

Timeline

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Born

January 20th, 1951
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Gained a sibling, Bob Burns

1954
Kalamazoo, MI
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Gained a sibling, Nancy Burns Butler

1958
Kalamazoo, MI

Other key details

Cause of death

Parkinson's disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Yosemite National Park, California, USA

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