We are Sorry for your Loss but know that God is in control and we know that Dick is Rejoicing.
with Love

There aren\'t words to say it all. I feel like my parent has died. What a celebration is going on in heaven!! I am so grateful to the Lord that He introduced me to Rev. and the whole Burns family. Love and prayers are with you!

My sincerest condolences for your loss. Rev. Burns was well-remembered by my family for his pastorate at Rockland.

I was just an infant then, but later got to know him and Mrs. Burns while speaking at mission conferences over the years. I have nothing but fond memories of my brief times spent with him.

I add my own memories to the stories my family relates of him, and I know that he served our Lord well -- with love, a smile, and steadfastness. I praise God for the life of Rev. Burns.

May the Lord uphold you all in your time of grief.

Dear Family,

You are all in our prayers. May God comfort you with HIS love and hold you with HIS peace during this time. I am so glad we had a chance to meet Rev Burns. He was one-of-a-kind, fun-loving and a Joy to be around! Thinking of you as you Celebrate his life. Love ya

What a wonderful servant. What wonderful memories our family has of the time Dick and Jean spent here!!! We learned about joy by seeing the joy in their eyes and we cannot even begin to imagine the JOY that Dick is experiencing in heaven as a result of his faith. Our prayers are with you all.

Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Dick had touched so many lives at Oakland Church and his ministry lives on through those lives. I first met him as a teenager and he definitely influenced my life. Later on he took part in our marriage. He was always so full of joy and life and you could see Jesus living through him. He is now rejoicing in Heaven with Jesus!

Did not really know Rev. Burns [heard about his passing from a friend] that knows him. My prayers and condolences to the the family. He is smiling from heaven now.

May the Lord bless your family as you celebrate the life of your husband and father. Rev. Burns was such an important part of my growing up in the Lord. I am thankful for his ministry and the great memories I have of your family. I can just imagine him dancing with joy with his Savior! I am praying for you all and will continue to do so.

We send our deepest sympathies to the entire Burns family and especially to our dear friends Pastor Doug and Judy. Doug, you have so lovingly counseled us through many difficult times like this, but we seem to be at a loss on how to counsel you. Be assured that our prayers are with you and that God has some mighty great plans for dear Dad. May the peace of our Lord be in your heart this day and always!

Dick was a spiritual dad to us. His love for Christ and others was Spirit-born and directed. We\'ll always be thankful for his influence on our children and us. He was a blessing to all who knew him. God bless his precious family.

Thank you Pastor Burns for all the love and encouragement you gave. Dick officiated our wedding. What a blessing. He made it so so special. He also dedicated our first 2 children. Christine and I are so thankful to Jesus for how he used Dick and Jean in our lives. Praise the Lord and Dance!! Our friend and brother is free from this house and in a new perfect house. Well done Dick. See you soon.
Dave and Christine Clark
Phil 1:3

My sympathies are with the Burns family. I thank the Lord for Pastor Burns. I met him in 1979 at Oakland Church. Enjoyed his preaching, learned a lot and grew in the Lord. What love this man shared. May God be with you at this time. Hugs to all.

I was saddened to hear of Dick\'s passing, altho I know he is rejoicing right now. He and Jean played such a huge role in my pre and early teen years in Rockland. The whole family spent a lot of time at my mom and dad\'s house (Art and Helen Winger). We were blessed with their presence. My prayers go out to the rest of the family.

A very long time ago when I was going through a very difficult change in my life, even though he did not know me, Pastor Burns took time to talk and pray with me. I never new then, that his daughter would end up being my friend. I thank God for such a wonderful family. I know that he is celebrating his life right now, but my prayers are still with his family during this time of loss.

I have wonderful memories of Dick dancing before the Lord and singing in the Spirit. Now he dances in the arms of the God he served. To our family in early years of ministry, he was a role model, an example, a mentor, and, with his wife Jeanne, an encouragement by offering us his friendship. God speed, as now he sees face to face and has heard those words spoken to a good and faithful servant.

I only met Pastor Burns once, but it was quite an encounter. He was one of those people you don\'t easily forget. My simpathies to all the family. I love and miss you guys. Pastor Burns had a contagious smile here on Earth so I can\'t imagine how wide it is now. . .

What rejoicing in Heaven as another one of His children has come Home. May God CONTINUE to wrap His loving arms about you Jean and Family and may you have the Peace that passes all understanding.
Looking forward to the other side. PTL!!!!!

I was very sad to read of Rev Burns passing when I read the Erie Times this morning. I first met him when I was 16 and a staff member at Camp Mt Run in 1966. I can vividly remember genuine smile and caring nature. Although I have not seen him in recent years, I have thought about him often and remember the good times we shared that summer. You have our prayers and depest sympathy.

Heaven must be echoing with praise songs at the homecoming of a beloved son. We remember our dear brother in the Lord from many path crossings, but the praise and worship times after the W. PA Annual Conference sessions at Grove City College stand out in our memories. He will be missed here on Earth, but we know he is at peace and in good health once again with his Lord in Heaven. The angels are rejoicing, as are we, in spite of our earthly loss. Our prayers are with the family.

Dearest Burns family,

My deepest sympathy is with you at the passing of the good Reverend. It was always a pleasure to be in his presence. His spirit and personality were contagious and could light up a room, and he will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you now, as always.

We were so sad to hear of Rev. Burns passing. He will be certainly missed here, and leaves big shoes to fill. His life and walk with Christ was an example to all of us to follow.He will be so missed. Sending our thoughts and prayers.

Please accept our condolences in the loss of this wonderful man. We know how much he loved God and is now sharing eternity with Him. May God bless you and fill you with his Holy Spirit during this time of grief.

Heaven is definitely rejoicing! How wonderful to know where our loved ones are going when they leave this world. We are praying for your family in your time of loss, praying for God to be oh so close to you at this time. Praising God for Rev. Burn\'s life here on this earth and the time he spent caring for so many people here. What a blessing!

Wilma and family,
The message of God\'s love and grace so wonderfully lived out in Dick will continue to bless others as we remember him and pass on what God gave us through Dick\'s faithfulness and love. May the good Lord bless you greatly at your time of loss and Heaven\'s gain. In Him, Eva and Keith

I have many fond memories of Rev. Burns from youth and camp days. Your family has always been very special to me. May you find God\'s comfort and peace in the great memories and may you sense the strong, loving arms of Christ holding you. He will be missed.

My deepest condolence in the passing of Pastor Burns. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pastor Burns was one of the biggest influences in my life and I thank the Lord for the honor of knowing him. He is now rejoicing with the Lord.

To Wilma and family - Heaven is richer and earth poorer with Dick moving into the glorious presence of our Lord Jesus Christ! I first crossed paths with Dick in the beginning years of my ministry which began in 1959 and that first meeting likely took place at Cherry Run Camp. Dick was a powerful witness to the transforming grace of our Lord Jesus. God\'s best to all of you in these days as our Lord tarries in His return to this needy world. Isaiah 41:10.

What a treasure we had in Dick when he lived, preached, and witnessed among us. To all who knew him he was a good friend and fellow laborer for the Lord. Dick always brought great joy into all of our lives and the lives of those whom he touched with the love of Jesus Christ. His passion and excitement were contagious. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will all miss his presence among us.

My deepest sympathies go to Wilma and all of the family. I am glad to have gotten to know Dick when I moved to DuBois, PA just a few years ago. There are few people that I know that spread the Good News with such excitement! The Bucktail Council will surely miss this distinguished Eagle Scout.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Burns family.
We feel so blessed to have had Rev. Burns in our lives. He taught us so much about life and a loving relationship with our Heavenly Father. Our love to each of you.
Blessings,
Kellie, Pat and Gene Gahagen

Heaven rejoices at the victory of Dick\'s arrival. Dick and Jean have both been influencial in my Christian walk. Dick\'s witness of the Holy Spirit\'s presence in his life made it impossible for me to continue without Him. Thank you, good and faithful servant.

I can just imagine the glorious party that Heaven is having with this Faithful Servant, Dick, in the arms of his Heavenly Father! He will be greatly missed here on earth but we will always remember the joyous times spent with Dick and the great words of wisdom he spoke. We send our deep sympathy for your loss. Love in Christ to you, Wilma Jean and the family.

My deepest sympothy to you and your family. I have always remembered him being there for everyone. When I was growing up in Rockland, he always dressed up for our school halloween parties and Christmas. And then at Cherry Run Camp. He always had time for all of us kids. It was a lasting memory for my whole life. All the times I spent at your house and your family at ours. He will be missed, but I know he\'s getting his reward now. You are all in my prayers.

Doug & Judy, You are in our prayers. Our deeepest sympathy to you both and to your family.

Bonnie, Dan and family,

We just learned of your dad\'s passing and we are so sorry. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you,

My deepest sympothy. My parents (Larry & Betty McDonald Olsen) told the story of Rev.Burns accepting my father\'s bike as payment for preforming their wedding. I had the pleasure of hearing Rev. Burns speak at Sugarcreek years ago. A wonderful man.

It is with great sadness that I learned about the death of my long time friend and colleague, Dick Burns. We worked together for many years in the camping program of the Conference. I always appreciated his spirit, good humor, winning smile and deep dedication to his Lord. He will be missed but think what joy he will bring to heaven. The family is in my prayers.

Dear Burns Family,
The angels are rejoicing as the Lord welcomes Dick home. His memory will love on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he has touched with the confidence and conviction of the Holy Spirit. May God\'s mercy fill your hearts this day.

Wilma Jean and family, we were so sorry to hear of Dick\'s passing and wish we could have gotten to DuBois. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will never forget the influence Dick had on our spiritual lives over so many years. I can still see the bulletin that was always \

Our love and prayers are with you all!

Onward to the prize before us!
Soon His beauty we’ll behold;
Soon the pearly gates will open;
We shall tread the streets of gold.
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We’ll sing and shout the victory!

What wonderful remembrances we have of our friend and mentor, Dick. We remember many visits with your family while Dick preached in Rockland, and also visits at Cherry Run camp over the years. We rejoice that our Father has called Dick home, but we realize that he will be greatly missed here on earth. Please accept our sincere condolences for your entire family from all of us. (Mahle\'s)

In 1951, when our class was in our first year at Asbury College, Dick was a senior and one of our Class Sponsors. Although many years have passed since I have seen him, he was a great encourager and model for us freshies. I last spoke to him in 2005 just before our fiftieth reunion, to thank him for his leadership and example. It has been a delight to read the reminiscences, after I knew him, of his life lived for Jesus. Great will be his reward!

Pastor Doug and the Burns Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of saddness, not only today but in the days ahead also. We love each of you and know God\'s loving arms are surrounding you with his peace and comfort.

Our deepest sympathy to your family on the passing of pastor. I have some very fond memories of canoe trips spent with pastor Burns. He was influencial in my spiritual growth at the time. He also married us almost 20 years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I was still a young teen when Pastor Burns and Jean moved on from First United in Corry...and I always regretted that I didn\'t get to participate in one of the much anticipated canoe trips with Pastor Burns. I have very fond memories of passionate sermons, vibrant hymn-sings, and inspired missions conferences. While I appreciated the orderly services, I always loved the \

Dear Mama Burns ~ I just now learned of Rev. Burns\' passing. I am so sorry that I did not get to come and see you all. I have such vivid memories yet of Oakland UM Church, God\'s Matches, retreats, Bible studies - and that wonderful canoe camp in Canada when I was only in 8th grade:) Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Doug, and the rest of your family. He is in a better place, but I know how much you will miss him. \

We are missing dad, thankful for all of the friends, cards and kind words.

Pap and Dad,

We miss you so much, but we know you are experiencing all the wonders of heaven. I missed your encouraging call right before Easter, but you must have been caring for that in Heaven. The service was blessed as always. The kids miss you too; they learned so much from you. Thanks to everyone above who has shared memories. Thanks to my wife Judy and the Burns family that remains here on earth. We all pulled together and we made it through. Our greatest thanks goes to Jesus who assures us we will all be together.
Love to All, Doug Burns & Family