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Kevin Burney Obituary
A viewing will be from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, with a service at noon, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
He was born Feb. 27, 1966, in Anchorage to David R. Burney and Freddie M. (Burney) Wake. Kevin struggled daily with severe asthma.
Kevin attended Service High School.
He returned to Anchorage in September 2009. Within a matter of days he was employed by Red Robin.
His family wrote: "Kevin was very competent in the food service industry. He was always telling his father that he enjoyed the industry and was always seeking 'the front of the house,' meaning he was striving to gain a management position at the particular restaurant where he was employed."
He is survived by his parents, David R. Burney and Freddie M. (Burney) Wake; daughters, Danika Burney, Taliah Burney and Jazelle Burney; and his son, Jadin Burney, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his grandson, Caleb; and granddaughter, Gabriela; his stepmother, Barbara Burney; stepfather, Charles Sherrill; brothers, Tracy Burney of Lompoc, Calif., and Robert Wake of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister, Noreen Y. McKnight of Anchorage; stepsisters, Diane Belczyk and Sonya Davis, both of Anchorage, Anietra Sherrill of Atlanta, Ga., Ronna G. Simien and Aileen Cannon-Green; and stepbrothers, Charles Sherrill Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., and Ron David Martin of Las Vegas; his maternal grandmother, Ethel M. Adams; and paternal grandmother, Mildred Lindsey, both of Colorado Springs; his godfather, Robert Kelly; and a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Michaela Matter, mother of his daughter Danika; and former wife Tanya Burney of Colorado Springs.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Fred Adams and Ernest Lindsey; and godmother, Rita Kelly.
Arrangements are with Witzleben Legacy Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Burney
Jadin Burney
February 19, 2010
Dad,
I love you and I will aways miss you.Thank you for bringing me in to this world, I know we have not seen much of each other I know that you do love me.
I will do what I can to make you proud of me.
I wish I had a chance to tell you more that I love you.
Love your son,
Jadin Lamont Burney
Taliah Burney
February 17, 2010
Well I don't know were to start ...
Some of my best memories
I remember when we went to jack-a-lope you would always push me and Jadin on the marry-go-round and Jadin would fall alseep every time.
I remember that you and mom always gave me money to get corn from the icecream truck and I would always come back with paprika on the corn then I would go wash the paprika off.I hated the paprika.
I remember all of the fun we had at the Childrens Museum.
I remeber you would start dinner and always have mom finish it and I would always wear your sun glasses you didn't care even if they broke. Though we cant make more memories together I will awlways know that you will be watching over us to make sure we will be okay.
When I was scared of the thunder mom would tell us not to be scared that was just you yelling I love you from far away, so Jadin and I would yell I love you back. I will still yell I love you dad when ever I hear thunder.
You will forever be in my heart and in my thoughts, I love you dad from now until forever.
forever love
Taliah burney
P.S.
you will always and forever be my gardian angel
Sharon and Terry McCarty
February 16, 2010
Our love and deepest condolences to all of you who loved and cared about Kevin.
Sherri Sandidge
February 15, 2010
So sorry to hear that your family lost a loved one. Taken to soon, and so young from his precious family. My thoughts, and prayers are with your family.
Tanya Burney
February 15, 2010
We had hard times, good times, and wonderful times. So many things I wish I would have done differantly. Everything we went through together good and bad.. has made me a stronger person. You taught me so much and we have made lots of fond memories to share with the kids. I know you will be sharing all the special moments yet to come with them looking from above. Jadin has your big smile, Jazzi has you strong will, and Taliah has your confidance. I know they will make you proud.
Though we seperated I have always and will always love you.
May you find the peace you desirve and now you can rest free of the struggles and pain and no more trips to the hospital. Now you can see all your kids and grandkids grow with your love and protection from above.
You will always be in my heart.
I love you Kevin!
Sean Burney
February 15, 2010
Your soul is now rested Uncle "Buff". I believe you truly found peace before you left us and hope you knew how much the family loved and cared for you. I wish I would of had the opportunity to spend more time with you when you were in Las Vegas and that I saw you when you got back up to AK, but I'm glad you got healthy...We will all be there for you beautiful children and grandchildren....Me, Ashley and Elijah Love you Kev. Your oldest nephew, Sean.
Rosie Dees-Manning
February 15, 2010
To Noreen Burney McKnight and Family: Please keep Kevin near and dear to your heart and treasure those beautiful memories. I will be praying for you and your family for peace and understanding. Love you, from your Barstow High Friend and Classmate.
Charles Hill
February 15, 2010
From the little time I've known him; my brother Paul whom worked with him at Red Robin, Kevin is one of the kindess and most caring individuals we have ever met. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences go out to all the Burney Family, and Kevin's three children. From Charles & Paul Hill, the rest of the Hill Family our heart goes out to u.
Levonia Bell
February 14, 2010
So sorry to hear about your love one,God needed another angle so he choose your son. May God Bless you in your sorry
Natasha Quinones
February 14, 2010
I can only say that Kevin will be greatly missed. Kevin will always be remembered for his contagious smile and humble spirit. I pray that our family continues to stay strong and keep each other lifted up during these times. ~ Natasha Quinones
I love you Uncle Kevin! ~ Natallyah Wake
Jeff and Debbie Morris
February 14, 2010
My husband and I are deeply saddened for your loss as our prayers and thoughts are with Kevin and his family at this time...
Lorraine Williams
February 14, 2010
My heart and prayers are with you at this time. I'm sure Kevin knew how much he was/is loved by all of you because you are an amazing family. May GOD grant you a peace that only HE can give, understanding that HIS time is not ours and unspeakable joy for you to know Kevin is now resting in HIS arms. Love Larry, Lorraine, Maijah and Thai.
RAY DENNIS JR
February 13, 2010
MY BROTHER TRACY AND FAMILY
MY HEART BURNS IN SADNESS WITH THE READING OF YOUR FAMILIES LOSS OF THIS YOUNG MAN. MY GOD BLESS YOU WITH THE COMFORT AND STRENGTH HE GAVE ME DURRING THE LOSS OF MY YOUGEST SON.
RAY DENNIS JR
HAINES ALASKA
Glen Parker
February 13, 2010
Mr. Burney, Freddie, Tracy and Noreen,
I send my most deep felt sympathy and understanding in your lose.
Especially, to Tracy and Noreen, who my children; Tommy and Tonya shared many special growing up moments on W. 20th. We lived directly behind you...all three of you were so special.
Glen Partker
Robert Wake
February 13, 2010
Just when everything was going good for him. he survived alot of trials through his life but he could not survive asthma. I am angry with myself for not seeing him while he was in Vegas nor coming to see him while he was in Anchorage. I am very proud of his accomplishments and only wish that i could have told him that personally..........you will be missed...................love always..........your lil bro.........Rob
February 13, 2010
Family, my prayers are with you. God Bless..Cie Walker
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