BURNS, Robert Joseph of Davison age 78 passed away Saturday February 26, 2011 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 1:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 404 Dayton St. Fr. Andrew Czajkowski officiating. Burial at St. John Cemetery. Family will receive visitors from 6-8pm Monday and 1-4 and 6-8pm Tuesday at Hansen Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm Tuesday by Knights of Columbus Council #4090. Bob will lie in state at the church from 12:00 noon until time of service on Wednesday.

Bob was born in Corning, New York on January 29, 1933 the son of the late Robert Henry and Edna Marie (Fortier) Burns and resided in the Davison area since 1960. He married Ethel Luttrell on February 2, 1952 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Flint, MI and she preceded him in death October 23, 2008. Bob was member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Davison, the Davison Knights of Columbus Council #4090. He served over 20 years as the sexton for St. John Cemetery and numerous other church activities. Bob was also an avid bowler and Softball player. Bob was employed for General Motors AC Spark Plug Division for over 30 years and retired in 1986. He leaves to cherish his memory children; Cindy Grierson, Colleen and husband Steve Vuletich, Bob and wife Liana Burns, Tim and wife Trish Burns, Maurene Burns, Julie and husband Matthew Tvardos, and Matt and wife Mary Burns; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Brother, Tim and wife Gloria Burns, sisters, Corrine Crockett, Mary Jo and husband Terry Gammon, and a host of other relatives.

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