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John Burrows Obituary
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John Jude Burrows, 59, died November 14, 2012 from a short battle with cancer. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 18 at Brooks Funeral Care, 7975 University Blvd. in Clive. The family will greet friends two hours prior to the service, beginning at 1 p.m.
Born on November 14, 1953 to William A. and Betty Mae (Drew) Burrows, John grew up in Des Moines and lived in Bondurant for many years. He was a self employed carpenter with his most recent employment at Courtyard Estates. John was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and loved music. In the 1970's John played in a band, Terra Firma, which was inducted in 2008 into the Iowa Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame.
He will be greatly missed by his brother, Joe (Deb) Burrows; nieces and nephews, Allison, Andrew, Billy, Kathy and Patty; cousins and his companion of 15 years, Laurie LaRue and her children, Ryan, Dawn, Josh and David and six grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and brother, William Burrows.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation.
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Gregory Overton
November 11, 2019
Miss ya buddy and think of you often.
Dave Heggen
November 30, 2012
Sorry to hear of John's passing. We were neighbors till the age of 5, played Tonka trucks with him & Joe. Then went to Hoover High school with him. Small town Des Moines heard of his demise thru a recent friend just after the funeral. I still don't want to search the obits on a regular basis yet. I'm glad his battle was short, wonder if he & Fred Brown are have one together.
November 19, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great person & great musician. My sympathy goes out to his family.
-Lori Stratton
Kurt Jungck
November 19, 2012
John was one of a kind. I first him back in the 70's playing music. He was a good friend and brother and will be missed. So glad we were able to get together in 2008 and play music again for awhile. Peace to the family, and deepest sympathy....
Terra Firma Rehearsal 2008
Greg Overtob
November 17, 2012
I met John when we were just kids! Having played in a band with John for several years, he was like a brother and he had very uplifting spirit. He will be greatly missed.
Colleen Shumaker
November 17, 2012
John I will miss your smile!! Remembering the days of shooting pool at the WAVE. Thoughts are with you Laurie.
Grace Scott
November 17, 2012
My sympathy to the Burrows family. I will remember John doing the grilling at the lake for the fall gathering. He was a good person to know.
November 17, 2012
My love and prayers to Joe, Debbie, ,Allison and Andrew and Laurie and family. Shocked and sad. Janette Burrows
November 16, 2012
So long Pal, lotta good times over the years, you and your sardonic wit will be missed.
November 16, 2012
Joe, Debbie, and family, our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. All our love, John and Anna Kieler
Donna Curtis
November 16, 2012
So great to see John last August at our class reunion in DM. What a great guy. My thoughts and prayers to his famiy and friends.
November 16, 2012
Peace be with you Laurie. And Rest in Peace my friend John...We had some great times at The Wave!
There's got to be a great band in heaven!!!
Slainte!
C J from The Wave.
Bil Cooper
November 16, 2012
I have known John since we were about 6 years old. Great guy and good friend from all those years ago. I am glad I got to see and talk with John last August at our class reunion. My thoughts to Joe and all those close to John.
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