Obituary: Remembering Joe Burns
Joe was a top-notch engineer and he wanted those he mentored to be the same. He was known to pull out a report, point to a number, and ask, “where did this come from?” He was essentially making sure we understood the information, and could replicate it in the future. Many times, he would give out an assignment, knowing we were not aware of all that had to be done, but making us think through the problem and ask questions in order to get the job done correctly. … Joe died on September 3, 2021, at the age of 95. His days of working full time were long behind him, but he never lost sight of his family.