Patricia (Pat) L Burns went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her home in New Braunfels. Born in Dayton, Ohio on 8 June 1927 to John Henry and Anna Lucille(Jones) Shonefelt, Pat was graduated from Klein HS in Dayton. Then she attended Marietta College in Ohio. While there she began studying with another student, Robert Burns, from Detroit, Michigan. They fell in love and after Bob and Pat were graduated, they were married on 21 July, 1950 at Calvary Baptist Church in Dayton. They made their home in Detroit, where both started their careers in Accounting. A career move for Bob took them to Japan for four years. They embraced the culture, making new friends, learning the language, enjoying the foods and customs. They returned to the US to make their home in Texas, living in San Antonio, and then building their dream home at Canyon Lake.
Upon Bob's retirement, they traveled extensively every year throughout Europe, spending the winter months planning the details of their adventures. They embedded themselves in the culture of the country they were visiting, learning the language, and staying in private homes rather than the typical tourist accommodations.
Pat spent her final years at the Eden Hlll Community in New Braunfels where she made new friends and enjoyed the activities Eden Hill offered. She was comforted and cared for by Accountable Aging, AA Senior Care, and Caring Senior Services of New Braunfels. We especially thank all her faithful and loving caregivers.
Predeceased by her parents, beloved Bob in 1991, and sister-in-law, Beverly Good, she is survived by her niece, Karen(Good)Smith (Tom), two great-nephews, her god-children, and many friends in San Antonio, Canyon Lake, and New Braunfels. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Pat sought comfort in her Bible and particularly in the 23rd Psalm, in the classical King James Version. She had a favorite pooem by Henry Scott Holland, "Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room....Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?"
Her faith was strong. She was a long-time member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Canyon Lake, where she served in a variety of ways.
Upon Bob's retirement, they traveled extensively every year throughout Europe, spending the winter months planning the details of their adventures. They embedded themselves in the culture of the country they were visiting, learning the language, and staying in private homes rather than the typical tourist accommodations.
Pat spent her final years at the Eden Hlll Community in New Braunfels where she made new friends and enjoyed the activities Eden Hill offered. She was comforted and cared for by Accountable Aging, AA Senior Care, and Caring Senior Services of New Braunfels. We especially thank all her faithful and loving caregivers.
Predeceased by her parents, beloved Bob in 1991, and sister-in-law, Beverly Good, she is survived by her niece, Karen(Good)Smith (Tom), two great-nephews, her god-children, and many friends in San Antonio, Canyon Lake, and New Braunfels. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Pat sought comfort in her Bible and particularly in the 23rd Psalm, in the classical King James Version. She had a favorite pooem by Henry Scott Holland, "Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room....Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?"
Her faith was strong. She was a long-time member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Canyon Lake, where she served in a variety of ways.
Patricia (Pat) L Burns went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her home in New Braunfels. Born in Dayton, Ohio on 8 June 1927 to John Henry and Anna Lucille(Jones) Shonefelt, Pat was graduated from Klein HS in Dayton. Then she attended Marietta College in Ohio. While there she began studying with another student, Robert Burns, from Detroit, Michigan. They fell in love and after Bob and Pat were graduated, they were married on 21 July, 1950 at Calvary Baptist Church in Dayton. They made their home in Detroit, where both started their careers in Accounting. A career move for Bob took them to Japan for four years. They embraced the culture, making new friends, learning the language, enjoying the foods and customs. They returned to the US to make their home in Texas, living in San Antonio, and then building their dream home at Canyon Lake.
Upon Bob's retirement, they traveled extensively every year throughout Europe, spending the winter months planning the details of their adventures. They embedded themselves in the culture of the country they were visiting, learning the language, and staying in private homes rather than the typical tourist accommodations.
Pat spent her final years at the Eden Hlll Community in New Braunfels where she made new friends and enjoyed the activities Eden Hill offered. She was comforted and cared for by Accountable Aging, AA Senior Care, and Caring Senior Services of New Braunfels. We especially thank all her faithful and loving caregivers.
Predeceased by her parents, beloved Bob in 1991, and sister-in-law, Beverly Good, she is survived by her niece, Karen(Good)Smith (Tom), two great-nephews, her god-children, and many friends in San Antonio, Canyon Lake, and New Braunfels. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Pat sought comfort in her Bible and particularly in the 23rd Psalm, in the classical King James Version. She had a favorite pooem by Henry Scott Holland, "Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room....Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?"
Her faith was strong. She was a long-time member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Canyon Lake, where she served in a variety of ways.
Upon Bob's retirement, they traveled extensively every year throughout Europe, spending the winter months planning the details of their adventures. They embedded themselves in the culture of the country they were visiting, learning the language, and staying in private homes rather than the typical tourist accommodations.
Pat spent her final years at the Eden Hlll Community in New Braunfels where she made new friends and enjoyed the activities Eden Hill offered. She was comforted and cared for by Accountable Aging, AA Senior Care, and Caring Senior Services of New Braunfels. We especially thank all her faithful and loving caregivers.
Predeceased by her parents, beloved Bob in 1991, and sister-in-law, Beverly Good, she is survived by her niece, Karen(Good)Smith (Tom), two great-nephews, her god-children, and many friends in San Antonio, Canyon Lake, and New Braunfels. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Pat sought comfort in her Bible and particularly in the 23rd Psalm, in the classical King James Version. She had a favorite pooem by Henry Scott Holland, "Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away to the next room....Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?"
Her faith was strong. She was a long-time member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Canyon Lake, where she served in a variety of ways.
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