Russell W. Burney, 98, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO. He was one of “The Forgotten 500” from the book of the same name, shot down behind enemy lines and survived the greatest rescue mission of World War II. He was a hero to all of us. Russ wasContinue Reading
Russell W. Burney, 98, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO.
He was one of “The Forgotten 500” from the book of the same name, shot down behind enemy lines and survived the greatest rescue mission of World War II. He was a hero to all of us.
Russ was a child of the great depression, living many different places but ending up in Lamar, MO where he played football. He earned a football scholarship to play for the SMS Bears. He then ran a can milk route, was a postal clerk on the trains, and retired from the USPS.
He enjoyed his retirement; traveling with “Buttercup” (Mary Helen) to many National Parks and watching the family grow at the lake cabin.
Russ was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Bill; and grandson, Lucas R. Burney. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Helen; daughter, Pat Seal and husband Jim; son, Steve Burney and wife Pam; grandchildren, Mike Seal, Beth (Burney) Doles, Marcus Seal; and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, February 3 from 11:30 am–12:30 PM at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services will follow at 12:30 PM at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home Assistance League, 1600 S Hickory, Mt Vernon, MO 65712.
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