David James Burgess Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of David James Burgess in Des Moines, Iowa. David, born on December 18, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on June 8, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, David Burgess and Eleanor Burgess (Hefflinger). He is survived by: his wife Ann; his children, Ken Burgess (Shelly), Kevin Burgess (Sarah) and Jane Turpin (Mike); the mother of his children Marjorie Burgess; his grandchildren, Mason Roberts, Chase Roberts, Joe Roberts, Jacob Roberts, Sahale Burgess, Ruby Burgess, Clover Burgess, Lochlan Burgess, Maddy Turpin and Zack Turpin; his great grandchild Melodi; his stepdaughter Erika Murphy (Allen); his stepgrandsons, Bryan Dale (Sarah), Eric Murphy (Jesse), Ben Mathews and Cody Murphy; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Freya, Celine, Emerson, Paisley, Hank and Jaxson.
Due to construction, please allow extra time for travel to the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dave's name may be directed to Iowa Veterans Cemetery - https://dva.iowa.gov.
