Brandon Donald Burhart

Brandon Donald Burhart at the age of 31, passed away on March 19, 2011 at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix AZ. He was born November 20, 1979 in Longview, Washington.
From the day Brandon was born he had that "It" factor. He was very loving and charismatic and everyone loved him. Brandon attended Toutle Lake High School in Washington State. Brandon loved sports. He played football, baseball and was a wrestler. In 1998, Brandon's senior year, he was the high school Homecoming King. After High school Brandon joined the Navy. He became a corpsman on a nuclear submarine stationed in Bangor, Washington. Brandon earned his Dolphins aboard the USSN Michigan. Brandon became a disabled vet when he was diagnosed with Huntington's Chorea while he was on his second tour. It was the saddest day in Brandon's life when he had to give up his military career. He loved serving his country and being in the Navy.
Brandon relocated with his parents to Yuma, Arizona in 2008. He loved the hot weather in Yuma and being able to swim in the pool. Brandon also enjoyed spending time with his grandmother. He loved going to the Scorpion Baseball games and the stock car races. His favorite thing to do was to play Black Jack at the Cocopah Casino. He loved all of the dealers that were so kind and understanding to him. Brandon's personality and smile were larger than life. He was our hero. Brandon was a great and loving young man and we will carry him in our hearts forever.
Brandon was preceded in death by his father Mark Eugene Burhart.
Brandon is survived by his parents, John and Shelle Hayden of Yuma, AZ; grandparents, James Risner of Castle Rock, WA, Arloween Risner of Yuma, AZ; sisters, Brittney Lee of Seattle, WA, Breanna Burhart of Yuma, AZ.; brothers, Beau Mills of San Diego, CA; Zeke Richmond of Longview, WA; Jeffrey Hayden of Thailand; aunts and uncles, Karen and Gary Donaldson, Longview, WA, Danielle and Kenny Scott, Lynette and George Perry of Castle Rock, WA; nephew, Jasper Turner of Yuma, AZ; nieces, Jezabell Turner of Yuma, AZ; Braelynn Lee of Seattle, WA; eternal friends Eric and Nicolle Keele of Gladstone, OR, and Justin Sweet of Phoenix, AZ. The list of friends and family that will be morning his passing is endless.
Memorial services will be held at Whittle Cemetery, April 30, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
315 Cemetery Road, Castle Rock, WA. 98611.
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