John E. 'Jack' Burt

John Edward Burt (Jack), 79, passed away on Feb. 11, 2015. Jack was born on Sept. 27, 1935 in Duquesne, PA to John & Elsie Burtosky and graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 1953. He married Patricia Ann Flaugh in Meadville, PA on November 15, 1953. Jack received his degree in Education from Slippery Rock State Teachers College. He entered the Army and became a pilot in various aircraft completing active duty flying the Grumman Mohawk. He retired as a Lt. Col. from the Army Reserves. Jack joined Frontier Airlines in 1967 flying throughout the Rocky Mountain West. His airline career continued with Continental Airlines, and he retired as a 727 Captain. After retiring as a Captain he finished his career as a DC 10 Flight Engineer flying internationally until 1999. Jack was a beloved grandfather, avid golfer and sports fan and his love of flying continued throughout his life. He is survived by his wife Pat; children Susan, Thomas, Kelly, Kristen; 9 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. There will be a Memorial Service held in Jack's honor on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 12 O'Clock Noon at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. A reception will follow the service at Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 East Hampden Avenue, Englewood, Colorado. A private family interment will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please leave your memories of Jack and condolences for the family by signing the guest book below.