Deacon Donald C. Burgett
JANUARY 5, 1934 – OCTOBER 19, 2020
Beloved Deacon and retired Barstow Fire Battalion Chief Don Burgett has passed.
Deacon Don Burgett of Barstow died this Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:15 p.m. from Double Pneumonia and Congestive Heart Failure. Deacon Don has been ill for the last two years due to COPD and Afib. His difficulty breathing caused great suffering and illness since Friday Morning. Deacon Don just celebrated his 30th Anniversary of Ordination to the Diaconate on September 15, 2020. He was ordained as permanent deacon on September 15, 1990 at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in San Bernardino by then Bishop Phillip F. Straling.
Deacon Don has been a resident of Barstow since 1945 where he first started serving St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, (which was located on North 2nd Street), as an Altar Server, He has served his parish for 75 years of faithful service.
Deacon Don has also assisted in the parish communities of St. Philip Neri’s Parish, Barstow, Our Lady of the Desert Mission in Baker and St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Catholic Church in Trona. He has also assisted at the now-closed Baker and Boron Prisons, Rimrock Convalescent Home, and Barstow Veterans Home. He has dedicated his time and talent visiting the sick, the poor, home-bound and those that were hospitalized.
Upon graduation from Barstow High School in 1952, Deacon Don Burgett served his country in the United States Navy assigned to the U.S.S Antietam CVA 36 and the U.S.S. Tarawa CVA 40 during the Korean War. After returning home, he joined the Barstow Fire Protection District, first as a volunteer firefighter in 1956 and then as one of the first paid/career firefighters in 1958, retiring as Fire Chief in 1984. During his fire career; he earned the distinction of being named “Firefighter of the Year” in 1960 and 1980. In addition, Deacon Don was elected the Fire District Board of Directors for 3 – four year terms – serving the Barstow Fire Protection District for over 40 years. Also, Deacon Don was elected to the Barstow Unified School District for 3 terms during the 1970’s serving as Trustee and President through his term.
On March 22, 2015; Deacon Don was recognized by the City of Barstow for his many years of service. He received a plague that read “. . . Throughout the years, Deacon Burgett has made himself a valued member to the City of Barstow and distinguished himself by this exceptional performance, dynamic leadership and exemplary devotion to the Community of Barstow and St. Joseph’s Parish in addition to his outstanding service and his care and concern for the well-being of our community”
In February 2015, the Barstow City Council approved a resolution to dedicate a portion of Mountain View Street in front of Saint Joseph’s Church in honor of Deacon Don Burgett, Deacon Margo Saenz and Deacon Francis Roman who have served the parish and greater community for over a combined 100 years, coinciding with St. Joseph’s 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Recently, The Most Reverend Gerald Barnes, Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino, bestow his Episcopal Blessing upon Deacon Don Burgett “on the occasion of his 30th Anniversary of Diaconate Ordination; in Appreciation for the many years of dedicated service and tireless ministry for the people of the Diocese of San Bernardino; and for your unconditional love and support of your family”; given on 15 September 2020.
While in the Barstow Fire Protection District, then Chief Don Burgett, along with the Barstow and Lenwood Firefighters Association, was the Pyro-technician and Chairman of the Barstow Fireworks which was launched from “B” hill during those years.
Deacon Don Burgett at the time of death was surround by his son Danny and the priests and deacons of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Barstow. The family of Deacon Don Burgett would like to thank Barstow Fire Protection District for taking great care of Deacon Don and also thank St. Joseph’s Parish Priest, deacons and staff for being with him at his time of death. Funeral plans are pending.
Chief Don Burgett, joined Barstow Fire Protection District in 1956, became one of five first full time firefighters in 1958, Promoted to Captain 1962, Battalion Chief 1980, Retired 1984. Served 3 four-year terms on the board of directors including as Chairman. First time on the board December 1984. Last time on the board was December 2001. About 45 years with the Barstow Fire Protection District.
Rosary on 28 October 2020 at 9:30 am. Mass at 10:00 am, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Barstow. Committal Service to follow at 11:30 am, Mountain View Memorial Park.
JANUARY 5, 1934 – OCTOBER 19, 2020
Beloved Deacon and retired Barstow Fire Battalion Chief Don Burgett has passed.
Deacon Don Burgett of Barstow died this Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:15 p.m. from Double Pneumonia and Congestive Heart Failure. Deacon Don has been ill for the last two years due to COPD and Afib. His difficulty breathing caused great suffering and illness since Friday Morning. Deacon Don just celebrated his 30th Anniversary of Ordination to the Diaconate on September 15, 2020. He was ordained as permanent deacon on September 15, 1990 at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in San Bernardino by then Bishop Phillip F. Straling.
Deacon Don has been a resident of Barstow since 1945 where he first started serving St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, (which was located on North 2nd Street), as an Altar Server, He has served his parish for 75 years of faithful service.
Deacon Don has also assisted in the parish communities of St. Philip Neri’s Parish, Barstow, Our Lady of the Desert Mission in Baker and St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Catholic Church in Trona. He has also assisted at the now-closed Baker and Boron Prisons, Rimrock Convalescent Home, and Barstow Veterans Home. He has dedicated his time and talent visiting the sick, the poor, home-bound and those that were hospitalized.
Upon graduation from Barstow High School in 1952, Deacon Don Burgett served his country in the United States Navy assigned to the U.S.S Antietam CVA 36 and the U.S.S. Tarawa CVA 40 during the Korean War. After returning home, he joined the Barstow Fire Protection District, first as a volunteer firefighter in 1956 and then as one of the first paid/career firefighters in 1958, retiring as Fire Chief in 1984. During his fire career; he earned the distinction of being named “Firefighter of the Year” in 1960 and 1980. In addition, Deacon Don was elected the Fire District Board of Directors for 3 – four year terms – serving the Barstow Fire Protection District for over 40 years. Also, Deacon Don was elected to the Barstow Unified School District for 3 terms during the 1970’s serving as Trustee and President through his term.
On March 22, 2015; Deacon Don was recognized by the City of Barstow for his many years of service. He received a plague that read “. . . Throughout the years, Deacon Burgett has made himself a valued member to the City of Barstow and distinguished himself by this exceptional performance, dynamic leadership and exemplary devotion to the Community of Barstow and St. Joseph’s Parish in addition to his outstanding service and his care and concern for the well-being of our community”
In February 2015, the Barstow City Council approved a resolution to dedicate a portion of Mountain View Street in front of Saint Joseph’s Church in honor of Deacon Don Burgett, Deacon Margo Saenz and Deacon Francis Roman who have served the parish and greater community for over a combined 100 years, coinciding with St. Joseph’s 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Recently, The Most Reverend Gerald Barnes, Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino, bestow his Episcopal Blessing upon Deacon Don Burgett “on the occasion of his 30th Anniversary of Diaconate Ordination; in Appreciation for the many years of dedicated service and tireless ministry for the people of the Diocese of San Bernardino; and for your unconditional love and support of your family”; given on 15 September 2020.
While in the Barstow Fire Protection District, then Chief Don Burgett, along with the Barstow and Lenwood Firefighters Association, was the Pyro-technician and Chairman of the Barstow Fireworks which was launched from “B” hill during those years.
Deacon Don Burgett at the time of death was surround by his son Danny and the priests and deacons of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Barstow. The family of Deacon Don Burgett would like to thank Barstow Fire Protection District for taking great care of Deacon Don and also thank St. Joseph’s Parish Priest, deacons and staff for being with him at his time of death. Funeral plans are pending.
Chief Don Burgett, joined Barstow Fire Protection District in 1956, became one of five first full time firefighters in 1958, Promoted to Captain 1962, Battalion Chief 1980, Retired 1984. Served 3 four-year terms on the board of directors including as Chairman. First time on the board December 1984. Last time on the board was December 2001. About 45 years with the Barstow Fire Protection District.
Rosary on 28 October 2020 at 9:30 am. Mass at 10:00 am, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Barstow. Committal Service to follow at 11:30 am, Mountain View Memorial Park.
Deacon Donald C. Burgett
JANUARY 5, 1934 – OCTOBER 19, 2020
Beloved Deacon and retired Barstow Fire Battalion Chief Don Burgett has passed.
Deacon Don Burgett of Barstow died this Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:15 p.m. from Double Pneumonia and Congestive Heart Failure. Deacon Don has been ill for the last two years due to COPD and Afib. His difficulty breathing caused great suffering and illness since Friday Morning. Deacon Don just celebrated his 30th Anniversary of Ordination to the Diaconate on September 15, 2020. He was ordained as permanent deacon on September 15, 1990 at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in San Bernardino by then Bishop Phillip F. Straling.
Deacon Don has been a resident of Barstow since 1945 where he first started serving St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, (which was located on North 2nd Street), as an Altar Server, He has served his parish for 75 years of faithful service.
Deacon Don has also assisted in the parish communities of St. Philip Neri’s Parish, Barstow, Our Lady of the Desert Mission in Baker and St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Catholic Church in Trona. He has also assisted at the now-closed Baker and Boron Prisons, Rimrock Convalescent Home, and Barstow Veterans Home. He has dedicated his time and talent visiting the sick, the poor, home-bound and those that were hospitalized.
Upon graduation from Barstow High School in 1952, Deacon Don Burgett served his country in the United States Navy assigned to the U.S.S Antietam CVA 36 and the U.S.S. Tarawa CVA 40 during the Korean War. After returning home, he joined the Barstow Fire Protection District, first as a volunteer firefighter in 1956 and then as one of the first paid/career firefighters in 1958, retiring as Fire Chief in 1984. During his fire career; he earned the distinction of being named “Firefighter of the Year” in 1960 and 1980. In addition, Deacon Don was elected the Fire District Board of Directors for 3 – four year terms – serving the Barstow Fire Protection District for over 40 years. Also, Deacon Don was elected to the Barstow Unified School District for 3 terms during the 1970’s serving as Trustee and President through his term.
On March 22, 2015; Deacon Don was recognized by the City of Barstow for his many years of service. He received a plague that read “. . . Throughout the years, Deacon Burgett has made himself a valued member to the City of Barstow and distinguished himself by this exceptional performance, dynamic leadership and exemplary devotion to the Community of Barstow and St. Joseph’s Parish in addition to his outstanding service and his care and concern for the well-being of our community”
In February 2015, the Barstow City Council approved a resolution to dedicate a portion of Mountain View Street in front of Saint Joseph’s Church in honor of Deacon Don Burgett, Deacon Margo Saenz and Deacon Francis Roman who have served the parish and greater community for over a combined 100 years, coinciding with St. Joseph’s 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Recently, The Most Reverend Gerald Barnes, Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino, bestow his Episcopal Blessing upon Deacon Don Burgett “on the occasion of his 30th Anniversary of Diaconate Ordination; in Appreciation for the many years of dedicated service and tireless ministry for the people of the Diocese of San Bernardino; and for your unconditional love and support of your family”; given on 15 September 2020.
While in the Barstow Fire Protection District, then Chief Don Burgett, along with the Barstow and Lenwood Firefighters Association, was the Pyro-technician and Chairman of the Barstow Fireworks which was launched from “B” hill during those years.
Deacon Don Burgett at the time of death was surround by his son Danny and the priests and deacons of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Barstow. The family of Deacon Don Burgett would like to thank Barstow Fire Protection District for taking great care of Deacon Don and also thank St. Joseph’s Parish Priest, deacons and staff for being with him at his time of death. Funeral plans are pending.
Chief Don Burgett, joined Barstow Fire Protection District in 1956, became one of five first full time firefighters in 1958, Promoted to Captain 1962, Battalion Chief 1980, Retired 1984. Served 3 four-year terms on the board of directors including as Chairman. First time on the board December 1984. Last time on the board was December 2001. About 45 years with the Barstow Fire Protection District.
Rosary on 28 October 2020 at 9:30 am. Mass at 10:00 am, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Barstow. Committal Service to follow at 11:30 am, Mountain View Memorial Park.
JANUARY 5, 1934 – OCTOBER 19, 2020
Beloved Deacon and retired Barstow Fire Battalion Chief Don Burgett has passed.
Deacon Don Burgett of Barstow died this Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:15 p.m. from Double Pneumonia and Congestive Heart Failure. Deacon Don has been ill for the last two years due to COPD and Afib. His difficulty breathing caused great suffering and illness since Friday Morning. Deacon Don just celebrated his 30th Anniversary of Ordination to the Diaconate on September 15, 2020. He was ordained as permanent deacon on September 15, 1990 at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in San Bernardino by then Bishop Phillip F. Straling.
Deacon Don has been a resident of Barstow since 1945 where he first started serving St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, (which was located on North 2nd Street), as an Altar Server, He has served his parish for 75 years of faithful service.
Deacon Don has also assisted in the parish communities of St. Philip Neri’s Parish, Barstow, Our Lady of the Desert Mission in Baker and St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Catholic Church in Trona. He has also assisted at the now-closed Baker and Boron Prisons, Rimrock Convalescent Home, and Barstow Veterans Home. He has dedicated his time and talent visiting the sick, the poor, home-bound and those that were hospitalized.
Upon graduation from Barstow High School in 1952, Deacon Don Burgett served his country in the United States Navy assigned to the U.S.S Antietam CVA 36 and the U.S.S. Tarawa CVA 40 during the Korean War. After returning home, he joined the Barstow Fire Protection District, first as a volunteer firefighter in 1956 and then as one of the first paid/career firefighters in 1958, retiring as Fire Chief in 1984. During his fire career; he earned the distinction of being named “Firefighter of the Year” in 1960 and 1980. In addition, Deacon Don was elected the Fire District Board of Directors for 3 – four year terms – serving the Barstow Fire Protection District for over 40 years. Also, Deacon Don was elected to the Barstow Unified School District for 3 terms during the 1970’s serving as Trustee and President through his term.
On March 22, 2015; Deacon Don was recognized by the City of Barstow for his many years of service. He received a plague that read “. . . Throughout the years, Deacon Burgett has made himself a valued member to the City of Barstow and distinguished himself by this exceptional performance, dynamic leadership and exemplary devotion to the Community of Barstow and St. Joseph’s Parish in addition to his outstanding service and his care and concern for the well-being of our community”
In February 2015, the Barstow City Council approved a resolution to dedicate a portion of Mountain View Street in front of Saint Joseph’s Church in honor of Deacon Don Burgett, Deacon Margo Saenz and Deacon Francis Roman who have served the parish and greater community for over a combined 100 years, coinciding with St. Joseph’s 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Recently, The Most Reverend Gerald Barnes, Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino, bestow his Episcopal Blessing upon Deacon Don Burgett “on the occasion of his 30th Anniversary of Diaconate Ordination; in Appreciation for the many years of dedicated service and tireless ministry for the people of the Diocese of San Bernardino; and for your unconditional love and support of your family”; given on 15 September 2020.
While in the Barstow Fire Protection District, then Chief Don Burgett, along with the Barstow and Lenwood Firefighters Association, was the Pyro-technician and Chairman of the Barstow Fireworks which was launched from “B” hill during those years.
Deacon Don Burgett at the time of death was surround by his son Danny and the priests and deacons of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Barstow. The family of Deacon Don Burgett would like to thank Barstow Fire Protection District for taking great care of Deacon Don and also thank St. Joseph’s Parish Priest, deacons and staff for being with him at his time of death. Funeral plans are pending.
Chief Don Burgett, joined Barstow Fire Protection District in 1956, became one of five first full time firefighters in 1958, Promoted to Captain 1962, Battalion Chief 1980, Retired 1984. Served 3 four-year terms on the board of directors including as Chairman. First time on the board December 1984. Last time on the board was December 2001. About 45 years with the Barstow Fire Protection District.
Rosary on 28 October 2020 at 9:30 am. Mass at 10:00 am, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Barstow. Committal Service to follow at 11:30 am, Mountain View Memorial Park.
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