In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Contemplative Outreach, 11939 Manchester Road #402, St. Louis, MO 63131 or National Alliance on Mental Illness, Donor Services, PO BOX 630577, Baltimore, MD 21263-0577. Robert was the beloved son of Bob and Judy Burns (nee: Kemp); cherished brother of David Burns, and Julia Burns; cherished grandson of Margaret Burns (nee: Vogt) and Kathleen Moschel (nee: Boschert); preceded in death by grandfathers Robert A. Burns and Allen J. Kemp. He was a spiritual person and a holy young man who valued daily prayer and meditation in his life. He also enjoyed walking and was an avid reader especially within the subjects of psychology and philosophy. He will always be remembered for his continued encouragement of others to better themselves both physically and spiritually.