Ed Swanson Burnet

Born on January 15, 1949 in Morristown, New Jersey, Ed was the son of Edwin and Elsie Burnet.

He graduated from Lycoming College with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Following college, in 1971, he joined the Air Force, becoming an Aircraft Commander on the B-52, and achieving the rank of Captain. Ed went on to build a career in aviation, working at Southwest Airlines from 1982 through 2014 as a captain on the Boeing 737, and then from 2014 on at Flight Safety as an instructor pilot. In 2025, Ed received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the FAA, celebrating 50 years of civilian and military pilot experience.

In 1977, he married Tina Burnet, sharing 32 loving years of marriage until Tina’s passing in 2009. Together they built a home in Southlake, raising two children and creating countless memories with family and friends. In 2017, another cherished partnership began when Ed married Jan McDowell. They have enjoyed spending time together with friends and loved ones for the past 9 years. Ed had a passion for family- finding joy in spending time with his children and grand-children.

Those who knew him will remember his love for God, generosity, kind and approachable demeanor, and his endless sense of humor. Ed was always looking for how to help those around him and make life better. Some of his hobbies included exercising, fishing, recreational flying, photography, cooking, radio, and travel.

Ed is preceded in death by his beloved first wife Tina, his parents, Edwin & Elsie Burnet, and his brothers Richard and Alan.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jan McDowell, his children: Kristen (daughter) & Kyle Mott, Eddie (son) & Lindsey Burnet, step children: Nathan & Melissa McDowell, Beth Everitt, and his many cherished grandchildren: Chloe, Elijah & Claire Mott, Caroline, Cate & Charlotte Burnet, Will & Molly McDowell, and Grant & Brooks Everitt.

Visitation will be held at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034, US, on March 15, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will be held at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034, US, on March 16, 2026, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Graveside with Military Honors will be held at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034, US, on March 16, 2026, at 2:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the youth group at The Hills Church in North Richland Hills, in memory of Ed. Donations can be made online, or by mail to 6300 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180.

Ed will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those whose lives he touched.