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Thomas Burggraff Memoriam
They say memories are golden,
Well maybe that's true
But we never wanted memories
We only wanted you.
A million times we've needed you
A million times we've cried
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died.
Sadly Missed by
Jan, Shannon, Lacey
Friends & Relatives
Thomas Phillip Burggraff
July 16, 1949~Nov. 27, 2005
Jason Thomas Burggraff
Dec. 16, 1973~Dec. 11, 2005
Little I knew that morning,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of me went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
In memory of Tom & Jason
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Burggraff
3 Entries
Gerry Fiereck
November 29, 2010
Dear Jan, Shannon and Lacey,
Gary and I often think about how much fun we used to have with you and Tom. Those Bank Christmas parties, when Tom had the lights dancing to the music..you'd tell him to turn them down, and he would just turn it up a little bit.
And Jason, Well I loved seeing him come to the Bank on Friday evenings... ready to go with Carl Beck, for a show or other outings. He always had a big smile. I sometimes think that He and Carl are up there hanging out together.
And I know they are taking good care of Sara.
Your family is never forgotten.
Love and Prayers,
Gary and Gerry
November 29, 2010
Dearest Jan, Shannon, and Lacey,
I think of you all often. I feel the ache that you carry in your hearts. Joe will be gone 12 years coming up in Feb. What helps me is knowing the good company he is in, and all the special memories the three of them had together. God bless you all. Linda Balk
November 27, 2010
Jan, Shannon & Lacey , youre in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I know how hard it is to lose those so near and dear to you but knowing they are with the Lord helps. Judy Wipper.
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