Richard Andrew Burnham's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2025 in Van Buren, Missouri

Richard Andrew Burnham

December 18, 1940 - July 4, 2025 (84 years old)

Van Buren, Missouri

Richard Andrew Burnham's obituary , Passed away on July 4, 2025 in Van Buren, Missouri

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Richard Andrew Burnham

December 18, 1940 - July 4, 2025 (84 years old)

Van Buren, Missouri

Richard Andrew Burnham Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 4, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Richard Andrew Burnham (Van Buren, Missouri). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Andrew Burnham or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Reta Burnham (Lambert) and Frank Houston Burnham; his grandparents, Charles Andrew Burnham, Rosa Etta Burnham (Rector), Louis Lambert and Josephine Lambert (Yates); and his brothers, Darrell and Spud Burnham (Louis).

He is survived by: his wife Ruth Francis Burnham (Vance); his children, Lisa (late Mark Crafton), Darren (Lori) of Van Buren, Missouri, Richie of Van Buren, Missouri and Adrian (Michelle) of Van Buren, Missouri; his grandchildren, Megan Powell (Dustin) of Van Buren, Matt Crafton of Van Buren, Courtney Hogan (Levi) of Van Buren, Hailey Griffin (Tyler) of Van Buren, Sam Burnham (Sabrina) of Van Buren, Spencer Burnham (Jalynn) of Van Buren, Allie Burnham of Van Buren and Olivia McCarty (Trevor) of Louisville; and his sister Lavon Brickey of Bunker Missouri.

Visitation was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the McSpadden Funeral Home (106 Ash St, Van Buren, MO 63965). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the McSpadden Funeral Home Chapel (106 Ash St, Van Buren, MO 63965).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mc Spadden Funeral Home



Sat

July 12

Visitation

McSpadden Funeral Home
106 Ash St, Van Buren, MO 63965

Sat

July 12

Funeral service

McSpadden Funeral Home Chapel
106 Ash St, Van Buren, MO 63965

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