Scott J. Burton Obituary (1961 - 2017)

We are grieved by the loss of Scott James Burton, age 56, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of the Twin Cities, who passed away November 26, 2017. Preceded in death by father, Harvey Burton. Survived by wife, Linda, daughters, Rachel & Maya; sons, Dylan & Matthew; mother, Jean Burton; siblings, Arlene Krzyska, Debra Deacon, David Burton (Amy Ouradnik), Jack Burton (Juliet), Rosemary Williams (Paul); and ex-wife, Cheryl Conway; along with many nieces & nephews as well as other relatives and friends. Scott was a quiet child who grew into a man who made people laugh for a living. His career was entertaining. At 19, he met his juggling brother Brian Wendling, with whom he honed his skills and formed a lifelong friendship. His show grew to include comedy and stand up. His early experience with osteosarcoma ultimately changed his life and the focus of his career. He developed a passion to help and support cancer survivors and their caretakers and his energetic show highlighted his desire; live life fully in spite of adversity. Scott loved to write – everything from screenplays to cartoons to many editorials published in the Star Tribune. He self-published a book, “A Life in the Balance,” which followed his fight with cancer, using his favorite tool - humor. Scott had an intense faith and love of life, and found grace in all of its beauty and pain. He mourned the loss of connection with his older children, but through much loss, he never stopped making others laugh. The Renaissance Festival introduced Scott & Linda in their teens. Fate brought them together again many years later and gave them Scott's 4th "miracle" child, Maya. Maya and Scott shared a unique bond through their love of rock climbing, Pokemon, and off-beat humor. We all ache at the loss of his presence. Visitation Thursday, November 30, 2017, 6-8 pm, Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel, 126 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis. Funeral service FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017 at ST. HELENA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3204 East 43rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406, visitation 9:00 am, Funeral Mass 10:00 am, followed by a luncheon. Interment at Adath Yeshurun Cemetery, 5605 France Ave. S., Edina. A memorial service will be held in Kansas City on December 7, 2017, 6:00 pm at Guardian Angels Parish, 1310 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111. Memorials preferred to the Amyloidosis Foundation, www.amyloidosis.org or to the family.