Donald Burma

Donald Burma, 71, of Lennox, SD, passed away August 8, 2022, at Sanford Foundation Hospice Cottage, Sioux Falls, surrounded by his family. Donald Gale Burma was born on May 7, 1951 at Sioux Falls, SD, the son of Lawrence and Marjorie (Harms) Burma. He grew up on farms near Chancellor and Tea, attending school and then graduating from Chancellor High School in 1969. He went on to attend Sioux Falls College with a tennis scholarship, graduating with a physical education teaching degree. On July 25, 1981 he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Drowden. The couple made their home in Lennox. Donald worked for Lincoln County for 42 years, initially as County Assessor and then as the Director of Equalization. He also farmed with his father, brother, Larry and son, Isaac for many years. Don had a strong passion for sports and farming. He enjoyed playing any sport, but was known for his skills in baseball, fast and slow pitch softball, basketball and bowling. His sports passion carried over into coaching his kids' team sports including baseball, softball and basketball. Later he enjoyed watching almost any sports event, especially his grandsons' games and concerts. He was known for his fondness for cars; he drove a yellow Dodge Challenger for several years. Don was a helpful, social person who could talk to anyone, anywhere. He loved making jokes (especially poking fun at Carol), having fun, and making people smile. He would go out of his way to bring happiness to his family and friends. He attended First English Lutheran Church, Lennox. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his one brother, Larry Burma and in-laws Bud and Dorothy Drowden and other relatives. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Carol; children: Amber (Matt) Larson, Dell Rapids, Justin (Mikaela) Burma, Chancellor and Isaac Burma, Lennox; grandchildren: Brady, Noah and Cooper Larson and Eli Burma; siblings: Betty (Larry) Stroman, Chancellor, Elaine Burma, Tea, Faye (Norman) Braak, Tea, Karla (Wilbert) Javers, Tea, Joan (David) Severson, Lennox, Donna Nugteren, Sioux Falls and Paula (Eddie) Crawford, Sioux Falls as well as many other relatives and a host of friends. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 15 at First English Lutheran Church, Lennox, with burial to follow in the Lennox Cemetery. Visitation also at First English Lutheran Church, with the family present, will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 14.

Donald Burma

May 7, 1951 - August 8, 2022

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