Town Crier Articles

On April 3, 2020, David Vernon Burket, a valued friend and community leader passed away. His passing was a shock to all of New Town and beyond. David was a busy person whether doing work for the NTRA, or a genealogy project for a friend, or just listening to a problem and giving his opinion, which was usually correct.

 

David will be remembered as a husband, father, grandfather...and for all the organizations he belonged to. But those who knew David loved all the other qualities he possessed. He didn’t look like a comedian, but he could have given Johnny Carson a run for his job! Quick witted, with a devilish look...he always entertained. Never a cross word from his mouth.

 

David held many positions of leadership here in the New Town Residential Association. He often threatened to resign, but always gave it his all, no matter how small or large the project.

 

• Secretary to the RAB from June 2016 till April 2020

During meetings David would verbally summarize discussions so the RAB could understand what had been said. Then he prepared motions for voting by the members. He would compile the minutes to help us remember what happened and make us appear intelligible. In other words, David was the right-hand man to this RAB chair, making sure everything was understandable.

 

Whenever David was asked to prepare a letter to the Board of Directors for approval of an RAB recommendation, he would complain that the RAB never received a written reply back. Just a verbal reply from them through Town Management. Finally, after persistence from David, I am proud to say that letters to the Board are now being answered with written replies.    

  

His family will miss David. His friends will miss David. The New Town community will indeed miss him and treasure his memory. Rest In Peace, my good friend.