Donald Russell Burns, Sr., 74 of Scottsbluff passed away Thursday December 16, 2010 at Regional West Medical Center.  Memorial services were held on Monday December 20, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating.  Inurnment  followed at the Fairview Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Navy.  There was no visitation as cremation had taken place.  Memorials may be made in care of the family.  Online condolences may be made at  www.jolliffefuneralhome.com  Jolliffe Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Don was born August 12, 1936 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Lawrence and Marguerite (Bundy) Burns.  He grew up and attended school in Sterling, Colo.  Don and Ruth Benzel were united in marriage on August 29, 1958 in Sidney to this union four children were born.

Don loved the farm implement business and worked several years for John Deere dealerships and the past 28 years for Sandberg Implement of Gering.  He loved his family and his customers.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Ruth of Scottsbluff; Sons Don Burns Jr. of Scottsbluff and Roger Burns of Mitchell.  Daughters Tammy (Mike) Cody of Pearl, Miss. and Lori Steffensmeier of Flagstaff, Arizona.  Five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Twin brother Ronald Burns of Wiggins, Colo.  He also leaves his “Day Care Grandkids”   He will be greatly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents.