George Douglas Burney

George Douglas Burney, 87, passed away on August 10, 2017 in Caliente, Nevada. He was born on July 27, 1930 in Winslow, Arizona to Dean Maben and Ludie Speer Burney.

George attended and graduated from high school in Winslow, AZ.  He then attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He received a Bachelor’s degree in 1952, and later a degree in Electrical Engineering from Air Force Institution of Technology in 1969, had continued on working on a Master’s degree. He married Nancy Eva Jean Stout on December 28, 1950 in Winslow, Arizona.  He served in the U.S. Air Force for 28 years ending his career as a Colonel, retiring from working at the Pentagon. He served as a squadron commander in the Vietnam War during two tours of duty. He was an Elder in the Tempe Church of Christ.

George has traveled across the world including Europe and the Far East. He worked at Copper Basin Bible Camp in Prescott, Arizona. He taught weekly Bible Lessons for 20 years at home and at Church. He enjoyed hiking, woodworking, teaching and being a Christian man.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy Eva Jean Stout Burney, 4 children: Barbara Ann Rohde of Panaca, NV, Beverly Jean (Ed) Montgomery of Peoria, AZ, Betty Ellen (Jeffery) Schoen of Chandler, AZ, and Becky Lynn (Rick) Rettelle of Mesa, AZ, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dean Maben and Ludie Speer Burney, and a brother Bill Burney.

George’ wishes were to be cremated with a Memorial to be held at his home at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Southern Nevada Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.snmortuary.com.