Steven K. Burgess born in Hawthorne, Nevada on 17, December 1954 died at home in Plano, Texas on 15, January 2019. Steve was raised in Texas with his 2 brothers, David and Ted. As a child, Steve witnessed the duties of public service, his father D.L. a Chief of Dallas Police. Steve attended Bryan Adams HS, graduating in 1973. After graduating from Eastfield College in 1975, Steve began working for the City of Dallas in 1974 and retired in 2013 from the Dallas Fire Department. His 31-year service loyalty included countless heroic acts of saving, comforting, and rescuing strangers as a paramedic and firefighter.
On 1, March 1997 Steve and Eileen were married in Plano, Texas. The marital celebration united Eileen’s 3 children with Steve’s son Ben, born in 1984. Steve and Eileen were uniquely compatible, their love blossoming in life’s seasons of joy and sorrow. When not at work, Steve & Eileen spent days fishing, walking the dogs, napping, playing cards, and creating music. Steve had a natural talent for song-writing, playing acoustic Ovation guitar, and singing. Steve maneuvered a beautiful voice with ease - it was powerful, passionate, and thoughtful. Steve loved to share inspiration (The Beatles) and the larger family came to know what Ben learned from birth - the world was better because of Steve’s art. The rhythm flowed into daily life and Steve’s life legacy of serving others, seeking peace, and living in harmony survives his physical farewell. Steve, PawPaw, was grandfather to 4 grandchildren, Laura 8, Julia 5, Johnny 3, Louis 1. Steve’s big heart, broad smiles, and plenty of tenderness graced their lives.
Steve, devoted, loving, spiritual, humble, and hilarious man will be deeply missed. His commitment to his family, faith, community, laughter, music, patience, and personal growth stood steady. Not even in the darkest cancer days did Steve complain. Steve’s life was an auspicious gift of addition by way of subtraction. Ego, technology, and travel were rejected in favor of meaningful life study through conversations, music, and observing natural backyard wonders. Dialogues with Steve were hilarious and deep and deeply hilarious; regardless if the conversation was measured in minutes, hours, days, or lifetimes - all felt his charm, love, insights, honesty, and sincerity. With deep gratitude, the family thanks all who have joined in prayer, talent, or time to care and honor Steve.
Steve is preceded in death by his father, DL, and in-laws George and Helen Hogan, sister-in-law Patricia Gahan, brother-in-law Kevin Hogan.
Steve is survived by his mother Katherine, wife Eileen, children Ben (son of Rosalyn Katz), Tim (Craig), Amanda (Ian), Andrew (Danya), 4 grandchildren, brothers Ted, David (Michelle).
Memorial Service will be held 25, January 2019 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 5923 Royal Lane Dallas, Texas
Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Eileen’s brother-in-law Father Timothy Gahan, will be held 26, January 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace 5100 West Plano Parkway Plano, Texas 75093. With reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Childfund International or Dallas Retired Firefighter Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.teddickeywestfuneral.com for the Burgess family.
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