Richard 'Dick' Cecil Burton

Richard (Dick) Cecil Burton, was born in McCook, Nebraska on September 29, 1937 to Cecil L. and Lois I (Ungles) Burton and passed into the arms of angels August 7, 2018 in North Platte, Nebraska. Dick's early life followed his father's mechanical career taking them to different parts of southwest Nebraska. During this time he was joined by 3 brothers and 3 sisters, Bob, Pat, Peg, Corky, Ray and Pam. They made homes in Stratton, Oxford and Cambridge. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955 and married Shirley L Foster, to this union 3 children were born, Richard E, Deborrah L, and Rhonda S. They made their home in McCook, Nebraska. Dick worked several jobs before going work for the United States Postal Service. During his years at the postal service Dick worked his way through the ranks to become a front window clerk, where he enjoyed engaging with the public on a daily basis. During this time of his life, the family enjoyed fishing, camping, and bowling. There were many bowling tournaments and trophies won. Dick, took great pride in teaching his 3 children how to bowl and how to be humble winners and gracious losers. He also was an avid and sometimes rabid Cornhusker fan. He followed the team religiously and could be found in front of the tv or close to a radio on game days. He and Shirley parted ways in 1979 and after a time married Karen S. Bales who brought her daughters Kim and Kelly into his life. He continued to be close to all of his children and felt blessed to have such a full life. He and Karen enjoyed going to bowling tournaments and spending time with family and friends. They even took a Caribbean cruise with friends and family. After his divorce, he enjoyed taking care of his house on the hill, gardening and taking up shooting in the American pool Association, where he made many new friends and reacquainted with some old ones. He loved to spend the winters in New Mexico with family. Dick is preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur & Gladys Burton, his parents, Cecil and Lois Burton, and Kim Campbell. He is survived by Richard E & Theresa Burton of Colby, KS, Deborrah L & James of Longview, TX, Rhonda S. & Ken of Hershey, NE and Kelly Torres of Dodge City, KS. He also survived by his siblings: Robert Burton of McCook, NE, Pat & Bob Bellamy of Loveland, CO, Peg Schelling of Edison, NE, Corky Burton of Ulysses, KS, Ray & Cindy Burton of Ulysses, KS, Pam & Larry Corder of Kearney, NE. He is also survived by his 17 grandchildren who he adored, and 19 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Visitation Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Sunday, August 12, 2018 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Family present from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm Funeral Service Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Monday, August 13, 2018 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001