Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Burnette Family were our neighbors and friends on Oak Street in Lacy-Lakeview. Dan and Boyd were our playmates for many years. Many hours were spent playing hide and seek and all the kids games with them. Chasing them in a circle was the most fun. Oak Street had many special neighbors, Traywick, Kolar, Graham, Parrish, Lindsey, Greene, Lewis, Davis, just to name a few. That neighborhood took care of each other.
Dan graduated Connally High School in 1959 and went off to Baylor. We were all growing up and didn't play chase anymore. Mr and Mrs Burnette put up with the neighborhood kids playing in their front yard all the time. We probably messed up their flower beds but they were loving and allowed us to play.
I attended Dan's funeral Services and met his kids and grandchildren. It is evident that Dan and Ruth raised the children in the church and taught them the Love of Jesus. As a young boy Dan and the Burnettes attended First Baptist Church in Lacy-Lakeview. May God's peace and grace rest with you Dan. We will miss you.
Sandra Carter Van Wyk, Carrollton,Texas
Class of 1965 Connally High School
