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Brian Edward Burns

1961 - 2015

Brian Edward Burns obituary, 1961-2015, Spokane, WA

Brian Burns Obituary

Was born July 24, 1961 in Orlando, Florida to Patricia Ann and Charles Benjamin Burns Jr. of Spokane, Wash. He most recently lived in Mountlake Terrace, Wash. On July 25, 2014 Brian was granted a new birthday with the transplant of a heart and kidney at UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital. After a long battle and many complications after surgery, on December 20th through the grace of God, Brian was given the gift of eternal healing in heaven. There will be a celebration of his life on January 17, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 23302 56th Ave. West, Mountlake Terrace, WA. More details on CaringBridge.org Our family wishes to extent heartfelt gratitude for the care Brian received at The University of Washington and University of California Los Angeles Transplant teams.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Jan. 4, 2015.

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January 20, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May you find eternal peace.
--Joyce Rivera UCLA 7ICU volunteer

Rachel Hawthorne

January 13, 2015

The best part of showing up to work everyday was spending time with Brian and absorbing as much of his cheer and joy for life as I possibly could. I wish there were more like him in the world. I will miss him.

Lori Vega

January 13, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy McCabe-Westlake

January 7, 2015

Brian, thank you for being you. You made this world a better place.

Tom Williams

January 6, 2015

I will miss Brian and his smile. Some of my best memories are bumping into him at the mailbox and chatting for an hour or more. He had a huge impact with his life and is sorely missed.

Karen Thornbrugh

January 5, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

The Robinson & Gaimari Family

January 5, 2015

To the family of Brian - Though we only had the pleasure of knowing Brian a short time, it was awesome to be with a wonderful and positive person. We know he is now at rest with our heavenly Father. Brian, may your smile brighten every sunrise and sunset. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all who love you!

The Robinson & Gaimari Family

January 5, 2015

To the family of Brian - While we only had the pleasure of knowing Brian a short time, he touched our lives very deeply and know what a wonderful man he was to all. We know he is with his heavenly Father. Brian, may you brighten every sunrise and sunset! You are loved by so many. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers continue to be with all who love you.

todd reihing

January 5, 2015

Rest in Peace my Friend ~

You will forever be in my heart.

Todd Reihing

Douglas Roadruck

January 5, 2015

Brian, you are with your heavenly father now, I pray He will give peace and comfort to your family and loved ones. I haven't seen you in a long while but I will see you again in heaven.

Dawnell Ellenson formally Anderson

January 5, 2015

To Brian who left an amazing legacy of hope, caring and thoughtfulness for his family, friends and others who crossed his path. You will be missed. God be with you.

Jackie Beal-Conley

January 4, 2015

Brian you will always be remembered for your amazing smile, laugh and caring heart. Till we meet again my friend.

January 4, 2015

My prayers are with you. As a transplant survivor (kidney and pancreas), I know some of the struggles Brian went through.

Heidi Devlin (Bolen)

January 4, 2015

Brian worked with me at Nordstrom years ago!...He was such a positive & sweet guy!...My heart & prayers go out to his family!

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