Obituary

David Paul Burden

August 5, 1953 - December 4, 2025

Born in Lincoln to Paul and Jan (Wilson) Burden, David, 72, was a loving father, husband, and brother with an abiding curiosity about and appreciation for the natural world, genealogy, history, strong coffee, and the great state of Nebraska.

David was the third-generation President of Burden Surplus Center, a proud graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a generous benefactor of causes such as conservation, human rights, the arts, animal welfare, and many scholarship funds. David’s final act of generosity was donating his liver and kidney.

Survived by wife, Gianene Prentice; children John and wife Sadie, Mike and wife Sarah, Amanda Irions, all of Lincoln, and Alissa Irions of Eugene, Ore.; four grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother, Bradley.

Memorial services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive, with reception to follow.

Please send memorial donations to your favorite charity, just like David would.

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Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907

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