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David L. Burton, 79

July 14, 2024

David L. Burton, “Tiggers” 79, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Ephrata Community Hospital. He was the beloved husband to Lisa (Petrillo), and they shared over 22 years together.

Born to the late Richmond Burton and Mary Alice (Carins), David is survived by his wife Lisa of Ephrata; daughter Mary Elizabeth Hill of Mechanicsville, MD; son Richmond Burton, husband of Misty, of Marion, OH; and stepson T. Patrick Dennen, husband of Samantha, of Neffsville, PA. He was a proud grandfather to Brittany, Ashley, Jessica, Austin, Ashlee, Alexis, Mackenzie, Macie, and Starling, and a great-grandfather to Hanna.

David was a proud veteran, serving in both the US Army and US Navy from 1966 to 1979. He was also a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, where he was known as Baron Tiggers and enjoyed going to Gulf Wars in Mississippi. He also had a passion for historical miniature gaming. He was an avid reader. David enjoyed traveling and rescuing turtles from the road.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marathon Turtle Hospital, 2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050.

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July 22, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa and Dave’s family, I’ve know Dave for almost 25 years, we had a love for the military both of us combat veterans we knew the demons that haunted us, but through that Dave stayed focused on his family and his hobbies. He was a kind soul, I enjoyed his daily phone calls. I will miss him dearly but will remember the memories we shared. 
John Hodson

July 21, 2024

This past week at Historicon, Dave was sorely missed.  He was a promoter of the hobby, a familiar sight in the Exhibit Hall, circulating and chatting up the shoppers/attendees.  A moment of silence was observed prior to a game that I ran at the convention.
Aside from my famiy and church, Tiggers was the best friend I had in Lancaster.  We supported each other through many ups and downs of life.  After my spouse’s death, Dave called to check on me every day for about a year.   He said, “That’s what friends do.”   You got it, Dave.
Daniel Erdman

July 18, 2024

This sweet gentleman was a true joy to know. I was blessed that our paths crossed. RIP dear friend.
Deborah (Hannah) Kelley

July 18, 2024

Tiggers was a wonderful friend who never met a stranger   He would often call my house when I was at work and just chatted on to my mom like he’d known her forever.  They finally got to meet the last time He came out to Texas and Oklahoma and I am so glad they did.   I have so many happy memories of him being Tiggers.  We didn’t know how blessed we were to have in in our lives and how much brighter he made them. 
Sheryl Logan/Arrabella

July 18, 2024

My condolences the the family and friends of Tiggers.  It always brightened my day when I would see him at an event.  You’ll be sorely missed, my Brother
Matthew

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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