David Burns
Nov 26, 1945 - Jan 4, 2024November 26, 1945 - January 4, 2024
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David Burns
Nov 26, 1945 - Jan 4, 2024November 26, 1945 - January 4, 2024
Place of birth
Independence, Kansas
Parents
John William Burns and Sarah Elizabeth Phillips Burns
Preceded in death by
Daughter Anne Alden Burns
Survived by
Daughter Ellen Elizabeth Burns, sister Sarah Ellen Burns (Amanda King), cousin Dan Burns (Susan Cowley), and Ellen's mother Laura Burns (Harold Rosen)
Education
Graduated from the University of Oklahoma, summa cum laude, in 1968. Received a juris doctorate degree from Harvard Law School in 1971
Career
Practiced law with the firm of Baker Botts and later with the Houston office of Dewey Ballantine. Was a principal at Gulf Capital Partners until retirement
Interests
Travel, golf, reading, flyfishing, collecting British military antiques and Native American artifacts
Affiliations
Member and board member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Also served on the board of Houston Grand Opera
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Born on November 26, 1945
Independence, Kansas