Burns K Black

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Burns K Black, age 88, passed away on February 14, 2012, in Provo, Utah. He was born June 17, 1923, in Greenwich, Utah, to Herman and Jane Brindley Black. He graduated from Piute High School in 1942 and attended the College of Eastern Utah and the University of Utah.
He married his sweetheart, Mona Lundgreen, on January 5, 1944, in the Manti Temple. They enjoyed 68 wonderful years together! Shortly after their marriage, he was called to serve in the Navy during World War II for 21 months. He was involved in nine major battles in the South Pacific.
Burns was blessed with the opportunity to serve an LDS mission in the Eastern States from November 1947 to March 1950. After returning home, he followed in his father’s footsteps in building a successful cattle ranch and farm in Antimony, Utah.
In 1969, he and two friends created the Rockin’ R Ranch, providing the opportunity for city youth to come and experience the cowboy life he loved so much. Later, with his family, his dreams expanded to the building of a beautiful three-story lodge which opened to guests in 1985. His desires to build the kingdom were fulfilled through the thousands of people who visited the Ranch from all over the world and felt the sweet spirit of the gospel. It continues to provide a place for all of his posterity to gather and remain close.
Burns was well known for his beautiful tenor voice and was asked to sing in many funerals, weddings, and for other occasions. He delighted guests at the Rockin’ R by singing and strumming his guitar.
Burns faithfully fulfilled many callings in the Church. He and Mona loved serving together in the St. George Temple for 12 years. The friendships made there brought great joy and comfort into their lives.
Burns is survived by his wife Mona; 8 children: Rod (Carol) Black, Washington; Dianne (Glen) Weeks, Taylorsville; Greg (Cindy) Black, Provo; Connie (Dan) Finlayson, Payson; Shauna (Val) Christensen, Alaska; Camille (Garr) Ovard, Sandy; Creston (Becki) Black, Antimony; and Lance (Michelle) Black, Mapleton; foster son Roger (Heidi) Clauson, Salina; 52 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; sisters Anna Joan (Sam) McAllister and Sanna Jane (Tom) Bird. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Noal Black.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 20, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in the Antimony LDS Ward Chapel. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Magleby Mortuary, 50 S 100 W, Richfield and at the Antimony Ward Chapel on Monday from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Antimony Cemetery with military rites by the VFW Piute Post #7561 and Utah Honor Guard.  On line guest book www.maglebymortuary.com

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