James Robert Burns

James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1949 - 1952. He was a career truck driver for numerous trucking companies and retired from driving fuel truck with Jehu Oil Company. 

James was a lifelong resident of Dubois and a faithful member of the Sabula Methodist Church. He volunteered at the Hickory Grange and in his community. He enjoyed playing guitar, building model airplanes and wood working. James will be deeply missed and will always be remembered for his kindness, quick smile and constant positive outlook on life.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years Betty Burns; his children Gloria Lonjin and James L Burns; stepchildren Doris (Bill) Hammond, Mary Kay (Mike) Soto; grandchildren Amy (Colin Johnson) Kalgren, Stephanie (Dan) Simons, Melissa (Ian) Zavaleta, Rodney Kalgreen, Jr.; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Phyllis (Jack) Campbell; sister-in-law Sara Burns and close friend Chester Kear. 

He is preceded in death by his parents James Westley and Margaret Burns; his first wife of 36 years Jeanette Burns; sisters Arvella Burns and Mary (Bill) Kalgren; brother Don Burns; stepchildren Eva Pearman and Vikki (Grant) Ross. 

An Honor Guard Service will be held at Morningside Cemetery on July 17th at 2:00 p.m. following by a memorial reception at 3:30 p.m. held at the Parkside Community Center in Dubois.