Burns, Edward, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the age of 55. Wonderful husband of Donnie Burns; dear son of the late Alice Burns and the late William Esch; devoted father of his precious son the late Joshua Burns; brother of the late Glenn Esch; dear step-father to Bryant Cantrell; and cherished brother to Robert, Kimmie, Michael, Karen and Greg; and loving uncle to Ryan. Ed was loved and treasured by many other family members and wonderful friends who will all miss him dearly. Ed was the owner of Data.Comm Cabling LLC, a wiring contractor. Memorials may be made to CenterPointe Counseling, Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, St. Charles Humane Society, or PanCan.org.