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James Burum Obituary
"Jim"
James (Jim) Dial Burum, 61, of Midvale, Utah passed away in Modesto, CA March 4th, 2020.
Jim was born December 26th, 1958 in Ridgecrest California to Robert Burum & Sandra Satterthwaite. Jim was a devout missionary and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his entire adult life. He believed in the atonement of Jesus Christ and had faith that by obeying the teachings of the gospel, he would receive the gift of eternal life with his Heavenly Father. He had a truly unshakeable testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jim met the love of his life, Joanie Burum while both serving in the Army, the summer of 1978. They were married on October 7th, 1978, before their temple sealing for time and all eternity in Switzerland. Jim and Joanie were blessed with 4 children.
Jim celebrated life, always looking for the next adventure. His escapades will live in the memories of those who knew and loved him, forever. His grand children were his pride and joy, never missing an opportunity to spoil and spend every possible moment with them. Jim enjoyed people and making new friendships anywhere he went, he never wasted opportunity to kindle a new friendship regardless of how brief the interaction. He cherished his friends and all the memories they made together. Jim lived a life of dedicated service.
Jim is survived by his wife Joanie Burum; son Jimmy Burum; daughters Sariah (Jaime Hurd), Katy Burum, Emily Burum; sisters Wendy (Allan Dahle), Trisha (David Gallup); and nine grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Johnny.
The family will hold a celebration of life service at Midvale North Stake Center, 97 West 7500 South, Midvale at 11:00am on Saturday, March 14th. Grave dedication will follow from 12:30pm-1:30pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 S.), Sandy, Utah.
Online condolences may be offered at www.larkincares.com
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Cheryl Burum
July 8, 2021
I will always love you and remember you Jimmy.
XXOO Cheryl
Olivia
November 17, 2020
Me and my grandpa were really close he would take me and my cousin Seth fishing all the time me and Seth were the closest grandchildren in the whole family to him we all had a connection with him but not like mine and Seth's.Love you grandpa we sure do miss you!!
- Sincerely your Livy loo hoo.
Quinn Good
March 13, 2020
I called him Jimbo. He was the best coworker around, but quickly became a great friend. He helped me open the VA Fisher House and I'll never forget the passion he had for the home and families we served. Always there for us within seconds. My most favorite time spent with him was when he'd surprise me with frappacinnos and we'd sit and talk in my office. Also his love for pho. He introduced me to it. Man, I'm going to miss him. I'm sorry I am unable to make it tomorrow, but I'll be thinking about him and his family all day and moving forward. Prayers your way.
Quinn Good
March 13, 2020
March 12, 2020
We will miss our heartfelt conversations with Jim. Jim had a strong testimony and was a valiant son of God. We are sure he has a big smile on his face and is enjoying deep conversations in heaven and no doubt he will be a missionary there and a guardian angel for his family here. We loved his legendary stories and they are still remembered at our shop. Jim will be missed and remembered by all of us. Our love and prayers to Joanie and his family.
Sincerely
Richard and Lila Stevens
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