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John Burns

American, (1913–2017)
John Howard Burns, 103, was born December 12, 1913 to Arthur and Susette Matthews Burns in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and died on May 6, 2017 at his home in Pauls Valley.
John grew up in Pauls Valley helping in his father's hardware and farming business, and spending summers working at his family's ranch near Albany, Texas.
John graduated from Pauls Valley High School, attended Dennison University, and completed his degree in government at the University of Oklahoma. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.
Shortly after graduation, he worked in the Washington office of Senator Mike Monroney, then entered the United States Foreign Service. During a 30-year career, he served in posts around the world, including appointments as ambassador to the Central African Republic and Tanzania. He retired as director general of the Foreign Service.
Following his retirement in 1971, John enjoyed many happy decades pursuing his wide and varied interests. In 1979, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. That same year he and other members of his family established Tio's Mexican Restaurant in Pauls Valley.
A great lover of nature, some of his favorite trips were hiking, rafting, and wilderness camping. He visited every National Park.
John had a lifelong affection for the family ranch and during his retirement spent a significant amount of his time there enjoying his large, extended family.