Obituary of SCPO Albert W. Burns, USN,

Senior Chief Petty Officer Albert Burns passed away on October 31, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.He was born in Shulter, Oklahoma on June 24, 1930 to Otto E. and Viola (Long) Burns, who preceded him in death. Albert married Rosemary (Knapp) Burns on February 25, 1956. She preceded him in death on January 27, 1996. They had one son, Robert Burns, who passed away on May 19, 2008.Albert joined the Navy in February 1948 and retired from the Navy in 1968. He served on the light Cruiser USS Astoria CL90, Battleship USS Iowa BB61, Troop Transport USS General Mann Tap 112, Destroyers, USS Silverstein DE534, USS Wedderburn DD684, and USS Cogswell DD651. Albert proudly served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.He worked as a foreman at Joy Manufacturing for fifteen years and was an automotive instructor at Peterson AFB.He is survived by his sister, Charlene (Burns) Langer; step-brother, Fred Woolman; niece, Corinne Blackmore; nephew, Freddie Langer; companion, Virginia Brunstein; and numerous friends from all walks of life.Al treasured his friends who will miss him deeply.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Al's memory to "Homes for all Veterans" (helping homeless veterans), 17 South Weber Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.Graveside Service, 1:00PM, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80235.Celebration of Life, 4:00PM, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Skybox Lounge, 2102 East Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Tuesday, November 15, 2016 1:00PM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117 Service Wednesday, November 16, 2016 4:00PM Skybox Lounge 2102 East Bijou Street Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-328-1793