He was born May 25, 1918, in San Antonio, to Raymond and Kathleen Robinson Santee.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, LCpl Daniel Santee, USMC, who died in April 2007 while serving his country in Iraq.
Burton is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Grace Santee; son, Burton Santee, Jr., daughter, Rebecca Santee Beacham and husband, William; grandchildren, Nathan and Laura Santee, and William Beacham, Jr.; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Santee, Jr. and wife, Doris; several nieces and nephews.
Burton touched so many lives and will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Burton's name to Air Force Village II Protestant Church, 5100 John D Ryan Blvd Ofc, San Antonio, Texas 78245-3502.