David Charles Burbank

David Charles Burbank went to his heavenly home on January 31, 2004. He was an inspiration to many as he fought a courageous battle against cancer. David was born in Littleton, NH on March 9, 1944 and was reared in Lincoln, NH. He graduated from Lincoln High School as class valedictorian. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He continued the love he developed in the service as an aircraft mechanic by obtaining his aircraft maintenance license and working for American Airlines for several years. Wanting to maintain his home in Texas, he applied to the Fort Worth, Texas police department, where he worked for 26 years, retiring as a Lieutenant. During this time, he obtained his bachelors degree from Texas Wesleyan, Summa Cum Laude. David retired in 2001 and returned to the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. He was an avid reader, enjoyed nature, walking, jogging, hiking, travel, motor racing and spending time with his wife and cat companions. He was a member of Crossroads Church, where he served as an usher. He is survived by his wife, Donna, his daughter Cynthia (Cyndi) and her husband Bill Crews, his grandchildren, Alex, Marin and Zoe, his mother Ruth Burbank, his uncle Clarence Chase, his aunt Gertrude Chase, several cousins and his step-son Randy Salazar. He was predeceased by his father Charles B. and his brother Roger A. Burbank. He also left behind his loving and supportive church family and many friends. A celebration of David's life will be held on February 7, 2004 at 2 pm at Crossroads Church, 1091 Meadow St., Littleton, NH, officiated by Pastor Ralph Green. David requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his name to Crossroads Church, PO Box 836, Littleton, NH 03561. The family would like to thank Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and North Country Home Health and Hospice for their compassionate care.