Wesley Austin Burton, age 58 (1955-2014) Wes hit his last drive Sunday, January 19, 2014 after a valiant battle with cancer. His father, John, preceded him in death. Wes is survived by his mother Betty, sister Cheryl, Aunts Helen, Virgie and Charlotte and many cousins, dear friends and beautiful caregivers, Ken and Nancy Post. Wes spent his adult life as a professional golfer and teaching pro in Long Island, NY, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Miami, FL. His touring career over the past 30 years included playing the South American Tour as well as The Champions Tour after qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open with a record low 64 qualifying score in 2007. In lieu of flowers, make memorial donations to the American Cancer Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-9930. A celebration of Wes's life will be held 6:00pm, Friday, January 24, 2014 at the Canyon Crossing, 1651 East Old North Road, Sand Springs, OK, 74063.
Service:
01/24/2014 00:00
6:00pm
Canyon Crossing
1651 East Old North Road, Sand Springs, OK 74063