Richard Burow

Richard (“Dick”) Burow passed on December 21st in the early hours of the morning from complications related to heart failure. He was 99 years old. Dick lived a storied life, rising from Junior Salesman to the pinnacle of the corporate world as President of the Kroehler Corp., the largest furniture manufacturer in the USA at that time. Upon early retirement, he served in many capacities beginning yet another career advising Christian non-profit organizations on effective management and the right stewardship of resources that had been donated for the work of the Church around the world. He was an advisor to Christian organizational leaders like Bill Bright and Chuck Swindoll, and with his exceptional management skills helped organizations like Open Doors w/ Brother Andrew go from one million dollars in debt to financial stability in a short period of time. Dick came to faith in Christ later in life as he was building a career that ultimately failed to provide meaning in spite of all of his achievements in the business world. Through the friendship of godly men, he placed his faith in Christ and lived for Him until the Lord welcomed him home. Shortly after moving to St. George in 2003, Dick and his wife Chris opened Shiloh Books, Gifts & Music to fill a need for the Christian community by providing local resources to help guide and encourage their spiritual growth. Dick’s passions were golf and going to the gym. He had the blessed opportunity to play all over the world, from Ireland to Hong Kong, and many places in between. The many golf courses in St. George were a source of great happiness for him and he made good use of them until his last round in his mid-90’s. He firmly believed that regular exercise was the key to a long life, and he diligently worked out several times a week at a local gym until he reached 95 years of age. He was blessed with a positive attitude toward all things, believed the best of those around him, and easily forgave all trespasses against him in obedience to the Lord. He carried very short accounts and was an inspiration to those around him. Dick honorably served his country in WWII in Calcutta, India, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was greatly pleased when his superior officer asked him to join an Army basketball team, playing in a local venue they affectionally renamed the Monsoon Garden. He is survived by his wife, Chris, and his children, Lynn (Paul) Malinowski, Michael (Sandee) Burow, and Lisa (Russ) Bernthal, his beloved cousin Carol Layton, who was like a sister to him as he had no siblings, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his son Scott Burow, and his fur babies Cody and Shiloh. Many thanks to Dixie Hospice and to his wonderful nurse Lexi and CNA Aimee, who compassionately cared for him in his decline. A graveside service will take place on Thursday, December 29th, at 11 AM, at the Tonaquint Cemetery off Dixie Drive. Should there be inclement weather, the service will be held in the gazebo next to the cemetery office. Services will be available live stream via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/93438396686?pwd=Y1pSVmJNbGFUeWVpdnBaSGVHNnZ3dz09 Meeting ID: 934 3839 6686 Passcode: 386447 Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at: www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home, St. George of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.

Richard Burow

July 25, 1923 - December 21, 2022