Margery M. Burns
February 15, 1929 ~ January 25, 2008
Burns, Margery M., 78, died Friday, January 25, 2008. Rosary, 6:00 P.M., Monday, January 28; Service, 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 29, both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Margery was born February 15, 1929. She recently returned to Wichita after 40 years of furthering her education and pursuing a career of teaching and counseling in Louisiana and Cincinnati, OH. She received her M.Ed in counseling and guidance from Xavier University in 1973 and a post graduate in counseling in 1979. Her counseling degree led her to Reality Therapy certification and the opportunity to work with Dr. Robert Wubbolding and Dr. William Glasser. Preceded in death by parents, J. Earl and Ruth Burns; brothers, Willard and Robert; sisters, Emily and Helen. Survivors: brothers, Norman of Canton, GA, and Don (Opal) of Wichita; nephews, Dennis (Patti) Burns of Somerset, KY, Gary (Marie) Lathem of Wichita, Michael (Neva) Burns of Canton, GA, Mark (Susan) Burns of Woodstock, GA, Gregory and Kevin (Melissa) Burns of Wichita; nieces, Janice (Bill) Robertson of Canton, GA, Vivian (John) Jewell of Andover; 4 great-nephews; 4 great-nieces; 4 great-great-nephews; 1 great-great-niece. Memorial established with Dr. William Glasser Institute Scholarship Fund, 22024 Lassen St., S-118, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
Rosary, 6:00 P.M., Monday, January 28, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
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Margie was a wonderful and dear friend, as well as a great asset to WGI. She will be remembered fondly and will be missed by all.
Margie and I met when I was assigned to be her secretary when she ran the Barrett Cancer Van at University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was wonderful to work for and when she retired our relationship continued. She was like the big sister I never had; always there when I needed someone to talk with. We spent time together when she asked me to clean her condo and do her laundry. We also enjoyed going to movies and having lunch at our special place. I called her once and was concerned that she no longer had that number. Luckily I had a neighbor’s number and she informed me that she had moved back to Kansas. If it had not been for this I would have had no idea what happened to her. We talked only once since then. I will miss her and her gift of gab. She was really a great friend to me. I love you Margie. Rest in peace. My condolences to all her family.
Margie, it was a pleasure and an honour to have known you, both as a friend and as a colleague. Your warmth, genuineness and sincerity were matched only by your humour, love of life and love of people. What the world needs now are more Margie Burns’ – yet truly, there can only be one Margie Burns ….. God bless you and keep you.
Margery gave of herself to the Cincinnati community through her work in training nurses at Jewish Hospital School of Nursing. My sister, Margaret Shah, was one of those who did not complete her training but still considered Margery to be a good friend. My family, the Hills of Loveland, Ohio enjoyed seeing Margery at many liturgies at Grailville. I loved to hear her laugh. I saw how a real woman of faith persevered even when life took some very unexpected paths. When Margery moved to Kansas, I understood it was the best for her but I was sorry to see her leave the Greater Cincinnati area. My condolences to her family and friends in Kansas.
Margie was like a sister to us, a trusted friend, a beloved associate and teacher, as well as a faith filled and compassionate companion. We will miss her positive and upbeat conversations. She was ever idealistic and hopeful about the future. Her loyalty and generosity were incomparable. We know that we will see her again. Meanwhile we know that she will guide us in our earthly pilgrimage. We love you Margie. Rest in peace.