David Burton

David Quinlen Burton, 80, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2015. Dave was born on November 24, 1935 to William and Marie Burton in Arco, Idaho. Dave retired in 1997 from a successful 30 year career in the funeral industry, retiring as Executive Vice President of Operations for Palm Mortuary. Dave was an avid outdoorsman who loved his family. He was a devoted husband and father, but most of all, loved his grandchildren more than anything. He will be missed by everyone. Dave was preceded in death by his wife Dottie; he is survived by his sons Andy (Rita); Bart (Sarah); grandchildren Alexa, Ashton, Quin and Julia, and by his sister Carol Combs. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday December 22, 2015 at 11:00 am Palm South Jones Mortuary 1600 S Jones Blvd. The family requests that memorial contributions can be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice.

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free. I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard His call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. O yes, these things too, I will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee . . God wanted me now. He set me free.