Daniel A. Burleson

October 31, 1951 - March 15, 2019

Daniel A. Burleson, 67, of Troy, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019 at SSM Health St, Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri. He was born on October 31, 1951 in Hot Springs, South Dakota and the son of the late Dale Atherton and Patrice Levonne (Harn) Burleson. He was united in marriage to Nancy McCracken on November 29, 1997 in Washington. Daniel graduated high school in 1969, served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. He earned his Associates Degree in Fire Science at Miramar Community College in Miramar, CA and also attended Olympic college in Bremerton, WA. Daniel started his career as a fireman in 1975, he became the Chief Fire Inspector for the Bremington, Washington Fire Department and retired in 2004. He was a member of the American Association of Woodturners. He had a true passion for woodturning and enjoyed attending trade shows. In his earlier years he liked deer hunting. Daniel was a gentle loving man, who could always make you laugh and was loved by many. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy M. Burleson of Troy, MO; three daughters and two sons: Capri D. Santos (John) of Maui, HI, Lisa Burleson of Maui, HI, Craig Brewster (Carisa) Portland, OR, Tekoa C. Loy of El Dorado Hills, CA, Joshua J. Eshom of Troy, MO; two sisters: Daleine Cameron (Jack) of Coralville, IA and Geraldine Goldhaden (Paul) of Col Vista, CA; one daughter-in-law, Charly Riedel of Port Orchard, WA; nine grandchildren: Cade A. Betancourt, Celise I. Santos, Jena C. Santos, Makena C. Loy, Samuel M. Loy, Gabriel W. Brewster, Zachery Q. Brewster, Cayenne A. Burleson and Angus R. Burleson; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Daniel J. Burleson, one daughter, Tekoa D. Burleson, one sister, Linda Johnson and one brother-in-law, Morris Johnson. Services are pending with KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel. Interment will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to The Family of Daniel A. Burleson in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8821.