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1959
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William Burns Obituary
September 15, 1959 - December 21, 2020
Boise, Idaho - William F. "Bill" Burns, 61, of Boise, Idaho, passed away sooner than expected under the care of hospice. (We thought we'd have weeks yet with him).
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.
Bill is survived by his adoring wife, Jeanette; his triplet sons, Tom, Rob & Brian; his sisters, Jody and Bobbie; five brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; eighteen nieces and nephews; and many hundreds of close friends.
There will be a celebration of life when circumstances allow.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to "Ridge to Rivers" as Bill considered the Boise foothills as his own backyard.
To read his full obit in a few days, go to Bill's tribute page at www.aldenwaggoner.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Patrick Allen
March 18, 2023
Jeanette and family i heard about Bills passing i think about Bill and our fun time in SLC . it´s always sad hearing about a fine man husband and dad passing. Cheers to Bill and your lovely family!
Kim Gilbert
January 26, 2021
We will shurly miss you on the rivers ! And in the neighborhood.
GOODBYE. My Friend.
KIM
John Romlein
January 5, 2021
I knew Bill through a mutual friend, but he considered everyone his friend. He always treated me well and I will miss his random greetings while biking down his street. He will be missed by everyone.
Steve whitfield
December 31, 2020
Bill will be missed greatly by us all. His visits with Jeanette (and the boys when they were young) to us here in Canada every few years will never be forgotten
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