Daniel Jack Burns

Daniel Jack Burns Sept. 30, 1921 - Sept. 11, 2010 Daniel Jack Burns, 88, of Sumner, WA, died September 11, 2010 after a short illness. Jack was born September 30, 1921, in Toledo, WA, but was raised in the Sumner, WA area, graduating from Sumner High School. After returning from military duty in Europe, Jack graduated from Pacific Lutheran College and earned his BA in education and principal's papers. Jack began his teaching career as a boxing coach and teacher in Stanwood. Later, he and his family moved to Sumner, where he became, first, a teacher, and later the principal, at Maple Lawn Elementary School. He remained at Maple Lawn for 37 years and retired from there. He was always pleased when a former student came up and introduced himself/ herself. He had a remarkable memory and could often call up a personal anecdote about that person's time at Maple Lawn. Jack lived for 65+ years in the Sumner area. Jack was always involved in the Sumner community. As a young father, he joined Active Club and served for many years. Later, he became a 32nd degree Mason, and after retirement he was active in Rotary and the VFW. He especially loved to work the pie booth during Sumner Days, as he enjoyed talking to many students and friends as they bought pies. Jack is survived by his children, Karen Minerich (Sumner), Michael R. Burns (Debbie) of Picayune, MS, and David K. Burns (Natalia) of Everett. He was grandfather to Katy Hope-Craft (Auburn), Carrie Huss (Puyallup), Daniel B. Burns (New York), Heather Armstrong (Moses Lake), Michele Rafferty (Seattle), Anastasia Soloveva and Katrina Burns (Everett). He had 5 great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be held on September 18, 2010, 2:00 p.m., at Maple Lawn Elementary School, 230 Wood Avenue, Sumner, WA, followed by a reception for family and friends at the Puyallup Valley VFW Post # 2224, 120 2nd St. NE, Puyallup, WA 98372. Donations may be made to the Rotary Scholarship Fund, VFW, or charity of your choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Powers Funeral Home, Sumner, WA.