Background
Burns, William Kenneth was born on September 2, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Harry Milton and Stella (Hopper) Burns.
Burns, William Kenneth was born on September 2, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Harry Milton and Stella (Hopper) Burns.
Bachelor of Science, Morningside College, 1947; Master of Theology, Boston University, 1950; student, St. Lawrence University, 1943-1944.
Director of music, 1st Baptist Church, Melrose, Massachusetts, 1947-1950; organist, Boston University, 1947-1950; minister of music, Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church, Maplewood, New Jersey, 1950-1988; professor music, Seton Hall U., South Orange, New Jersey, since 1968.
Chaplain Town of Maplewood, 1970-1980. With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Association of University Professors, American Guild Organists (dean 1970-1972), National Fellowship of Methodist Musicians (president 1972-1974), Rotary (president Maplewood club 1975).
Married Arlene Ardath Nelson, June 10, 1947. Children: Vicki Susan Burns Swenor, Nelson W., Leslie E. Burns Franklin, Laurie Anne Burns Colman.