JOHN ANTHONY BURD

1991 - 2020

JOHN ANTHONY BURD obituary, 1991-2020, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1991

DIED

2020

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Midwest Funeral Home and Cremation Society - Fort Wayne

1415 West Coliseum Blvd

Fort Wayne, Indiana

JOHN BURD Obituary

JOHN ANTHONY BURD, 28, of Fort Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at home with his beloved dog Bingo by his side. Born June 23, 1991, John was a 2010 graduate of R. Nelson Snider High School. He worked as an Industrial Roofer for many years at Morken Roofing. John loved to play hockey and was on several local teams throughout the years. He made many lifelong friends, enjoyed working on cars and playing video games. He was known for always having a big, goofy grin on his face that everyone who knew him loved. He is survived by the love of his life and the mother of his children, Brittany Pape Burd; children, Scarlett Mae (5) and Holden Anthony (newborn); mother, Cynthia Burd; siblings, Deborah Burd, Michael Burd, Philip Burd, and Rebecca Burd; maternal grandmother, Nancy Crowe; aunt, Julie (Gene) Harkless; uncles, Charles (Vickie) Burd, Dr. John (Rose) Burd and Dick (Kathy) Burd; cousins; and Brittany's parents, Tonya and Michael Pape. He wa preceded in death by his son, Thompson Michael; father and best friend, Thomas Burd; aunt, Cheri Burd; and paternal grandparents, Harry and Madeline Burd. Funeral service is 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at Midwest Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 1415 W. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne (IN 46808), with visitation two hours prior. In lieu of gifts and flowers, the family requests donations to the John Anthony Burd Memorial.

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 15, 2020.
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Laura Tatman ehlers

January 17, 2020

Cindy and family, so sorry to hear this. Know that your in my thoughts. Hugs..

Suzi Miller

January 16, 2020

I can't believe your gone... I know we haven't talked much the last couple years but the friendship you and I had was something I will always look back and smile on... some of my best times were with you and that giant smile that would light up the darkest room... love and miss you always, John.

Chelsey Coats

January 16, 2020

To John's Family I want to let you know that I am praying for all of you in the passing of your loved one! We never know how or when we will lose a deae one! I worked with Madeline for many years at GTE! Grace Reed

Grace Reed

January 15, 2020

John will be forever missed by so many. Thank you for everything you have taught me and the laughs we've shared. Watch over your beautiful family.

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January 15, 2020

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