John M. Burns, Jr.
January 3, 1955 ~ February 6, 2023
John M. Burns, Jr. 68, Special Education Teacher, died Monday, February 6, 2023. Rosary will be at 10:00 am, Friday, February 17, 2023; Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 am, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Caney, KS. Preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Marian Maxine Burns. Survived by his wife, Cheryl Burns of Bel Aire, KS; daughters, Emily Collins of Bel Aire, KS, Sarah Juul of Wichita, KS; son, Matt (Brandon Morton) Burns of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Victorya, Logan, Christian, Carter, Virginia, Demaras, Cole, Isaiah; sisters, Becky (Russell) Foster of Oklahoma City, OK, Peggy (Brian) King of Tulsa, OK, Judy (Rick) Finney of Wichita, KS, Carol (Nin) George of Augusta, KS; many cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with: John and Marian Burns Candy Fund, 602 E. 4th St., Caney, KS 67333. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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John Burns you were a good man. You stepped into the lives of Cheryl, Emily, and Sarah and gave them a wonderful life. As an educator, you advocated for children that have challenges and they were blessed to have your knowledge and understanding in school. God Speed and Perpetual Light shine on you.
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He was a kind-hearted and caring person. He did his best with the students and always gave them encouragement.
I was always appreciative of the little things he did around school, especially the poinsettias he brought in for co-workers. I liked working with him. He will truly be missed. May he rest in peace.
Mr Burns it was wonderful working with you at Sowers Alternative High School. We had some really great times teaching the kids how to grow plants and different things. You will be missed by many a student. I will miss you as well. May God bless and keep you in his loving arms. I pray for your family as well 🙏. God bless you Mr Burns. Melanie Martin
I had great memories with Mr burns he was a friend he was a father figure he always been nice to the students staff and principal we loved him he taught us gardening stuff which I loved he was My favorite teacher I hate to see him go love you Mr burns stay strong in heaven I remember when you got us burger King it was fun getting to know you and I graduated missed you at graduation but that’s life you were funny kind loving to me ever since I’ve been at Sowers as a freshman love you take care RIP 🙏 my brother kevin vance
So sorry for your family’s loss. The Bible speaks of a resurrection at John 5:28,29. May the hope God gives by means of his word bring you comfort during this difficult time.