Background
Burington, Donovan William was born on October 25, 1908 in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. Son of James Owen and Cora May (Trenary) Burington.
Burington, Donovan William was born on October 25, 1908 in Pocahontas, Iowa, United States. Son of James Owen and Cora May (Trenary) Burington.
Bachelor of Laws, University Iowa, 1931.
Attorney Brackney & Burington, Sioux City, Iowa, 1931-1937. State representative Woodbury County, 1935-1937. Assistant attorney general, 1937-1939.
Partner Burington & Avery, Spencer, 1939-1943. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1943-1946. Partner Laird, Burington, Heiny, McManigal, Walters & Winga, Mason City, Iowa, 1946-1989.
Of counsel Laird, Heiny, McManigal, Winga, Duffy & Stambaugh, 1989-1998. President Iowa Law School Foundation, Iowa City, 1973-1978.
It is vital to meet and worship with other Christians in order to grow in the Christian life and to understand what is God's will for people and for their communities.
Peace making is the creative and positive quest for the well-being of humankind and the planet on which people live.
Bible is the source of inspirational stories, gospels, letters, hymns, songs, prayers, and poetry that drives wisdom and creativity of all Christians over time and across the world.
State representative State of Iowa, Des Moines, 1935. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, Iowa State Bar Association (president 1969-1970).
Married M. Jean Tesdell, May 1, 1937. Children: Anne Dillaber, Jane Coutts.