Thomas Virgil Burton

Dear Grandpa,

I was thinking about you and decided to Google you to see what came up. I stumbled across this and remembered all the memories of you. Miss you tiger.

Dear Dad,
I wanted to visit your grave last Thursday, October 3 to bring you flowers because I know you always said it was so important to visit our family who we've lost. You & mom were so good about that & I like to sit & talk to you when I go with mom. It's hard for me to realize that it's been 1 year since you passed away & it makes me sad. I didn't go because I didn't want mom to be sad & I couldn't leave her home by herself. Mom's going to Zanna's this weekend so I'm going to visit you on Saturday. Well I know you're really not there but you did pick a beautiful spot under the tree. The birds come & there's so many pretty ones that mom & I love seeing. You know dad I really do miss you a lot & I love you so much. I know you didn't feel good the last few years but like I said at your memorial I want to remember you throughout the years of our lives when you were my dad & you would bar-b-que & take us camping & teach us how to shoot a rifle & ride a tractor & you know that cool stuff that came from you. Mom showed us how to mow the lawn & edge the yard & wash the car & then all the girlie things too! We really lucked out growing up with our entire family because so much of who I am was influenced by Gramma Babe & Grandpa Philip & everyone. Well things are going pretty good with mom but you know she loves you & misses you so much. We all miss you & I know you have never left me. I told you Nettie & Uncle Teddy were with me & I thank Nettie for loving me so much & she's the one that made me believe in life after death. She connected with me right after she passed away & Uncle Teddy too & you came to me the very next day as well. You know I've thought about this & It hit me dad. I have only been visited by the 3 of you & I realize I was with each of you when you passed away. That tells me a lot about Love & certain bonds we have with others. Plus since Nettie really showed me she was still with me I've paid attention to my feelings & I know when 1 of you or all 3 now want to my attention. It's so cool for me to have this blessing & some believe me & many don't but I know & you guys know what's up. Dad, about mom, I hope you think we're taking good care of her. It's hard but for me I now know why I'm living here & things changed so drastically in my life. I've finally stopped focusing so much on what isn't happening for me with a job & living here & relationships. It's where I'm supposed to be for mom & I do know that all will change eventually but that makes me sad too because that means mom's needs will change. I want to be successful again professionally & especially financially. I want to help Keith & Kylie financially & tend to their needs again. I really miss working & I need to build friendships again. Please help me dad when I feel stressed & guide me through this okay? Well, I guess I should sign off, but I'm not saying goodbye because you know why. I love you dad & I really miss you ; (
Xoxo, Chrissy Missy

Dear Aunt Mona and Cousins, We are so saddened by the loss of Uncle Tom. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. We have so many great memories and we'll never forget Uncle Tom.
With all our love,
Diane and Bob

Mona,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Tom was a great man and a good neighbor he will be missed.
We are here for you Mona...

Suzanna, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything.