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Richard Lee “Dick” Burgoyne Sr.

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Birth	:	10 Jan 1942 Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	19 Dec 2009 Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Port Moresby War Cemetery, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Coordinate	:	-9.3958101, 147.2512817
Description	:	Richard L. Burgoyne Sr. Jan. 10, 1942 - Dec. 19, 2009 BUCHANAN - Richard "Dick" Lee Burgoyne Sr., 67, passed away Saturday, December 19th, 2009, after a long illness at Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles. He was born January 10, 1942, in Niles, MI. Dick was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn (Macintosh) Burgoyne Moore. He is survived by his father, Lawrence; three brothers, Kipp, Charles (Joan) and Robert (Shelia); four children, Rik (Sonia) Michele (Ralph) Phillips, Brian and Douglas (Danielle); and his two grandsons, Austin and Riley; half sisters, Deedrah (Norman) Searfoss and Dawnah Ellis; half brothers, Mark, Randy, Jeff and... Read More	Richard L. Burgoyne Sr. Jan. 10, 1942 - Dec. 19, 2009 BUCHANAN - Richard "Dick" Lee Burgoyne Sr., 67, passed away Saturday, December 19th, 2009, after a long illness at Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles. He was born January 10, 1942, in Niles, MI. Dick was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn (Macintosh) Burgoyne Moore. He is survived by his father, Lawrence; three brothers, Kipp, Charles (Joan) and Robert (Shelia); four children, Rik (Sonia) Michele (Ralph) Phillips, Brian and Douglas (Danielle); and his two grandsons, Austin and Riley; half sisters, Deedrah (Norman) Searfoss and Dawnah Ellis; half brothers, Mark, Randy, Jeff and Chris Moore; and his caregiver, Dolly Heaton, who provided him with wonderful care in his final years. Also preceding him in death was his half brother, Timothy Burgoyne. Richard was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisher, and he transferred his love of nature into his skilled artwork through multiple media. He was a founding member of the Four Flags Muzzleloaders and a member of the Michigan Bow Hunters. He worked in the Axle Division at Clark Equipment Company in Buchanan for many years. Dick will be remembered for his wit and humor, his many stories, his lifelike art creations, and his love of his family and friends. The funeral service will be Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at 10 a.m. in the Swem Funeral Chapel, Buchanan. Pastor Paul Deeds of Bethel Apostolic Tabernacle will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Time to gather with the will be Tuesday, December 22, 2009, from 5-8 p.m., also in the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation, Art Center Endowment, 111 Days Ave., Buchanan, MI 49107; or to Project F.I.S.H., 131 Natural Resources Bldg., MSU, East Lansing MI 48824. Friends may leave a message in Dick's Memory Book by visiting www.swemfuneralhome.com. "Home is the hunter, home from the hill."

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Where is Richard Lee “Dick” Burgoyne Sr.'s memorial?
Richard Lee “Dick” Burgoyne Sr.'s memorial is located at: Port Moresby War Cemetery, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.
When did Richard Lee “Dick” Burgoyne Sr. death?
Richard Lee “Dick” Burgoyne Sr. death on 19 Dec 2009 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Lee “Dick” Burgoyne Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: -9.3958101
Longitude: 147.2512817

Family Members:

Parent

Lawrence Clyde “Sparky” Burgoyne

(1921 - 2010)

Evelyn Louise McIntosh Moore

(1923 - 1966)

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