Thomas Brook Summers, 39, and Heidi Burtenshaw Summers, 36, of Ammon, passed away on the morning of Sunday, March 13, 2016. The small airplane they were flying in crashed within miles of the Alpine, Wyo., airport.
They left behind four beautiful children, Sadie (12), Aspen (10), Maizy (8) and Nixon (6). Brook was the son of Charles and Janet Summers. Heidi was the daughter of Craig and Karma Burtenshaw.
Brook was born June 14, 1976, in Idaho Falls. Heidi was born Dec. 4, 1979, in Idaho Falls.
Brook and Heidi both grew up in southeast Idaho. Brook graduated from Rigby High School, and Heidi graduated from Bonneville High School.
Brook served an LDS mission in Bacolod, Philippines. Brook and Heidi both attended Ricks College. Brook graduated from Idaho State University and later received his doctorate of dental surgery from the University of Pacific in San Francisco. While in San Francisco, Heidi worked as an orthodontic assistant, supporting her husband through dental school.
They were married Feb. 11, 2000. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on April 6, 2001. They enjoyed skiing, tennis and traveling. Above all, their kids were the focus of their lives, and they meant everything to Brook and Heidi.
Brook was a partner in Family Dental Health Center in Idaho Falls and Grove City Dental in Blackfoot, Idaho.
They were members of the 29th Ward in the Ammon Foothills Stake.
Heidi is survived by her parents, Craig and Karma Burtenshaw of Idaho Falls; sister, Mindy (Troy) Clayton of Idaho Falls; brothers, Bryce (Lisa) Burtenshaw of Idaho Falls, John (Natalie) Burtenshaw of Idaho Falls, Mark (Stephanie) Burtenshaw of Las Vegas, Nev., and Jake (Suzanne) Burtenshaw of Idaho Falls; and grandmother, Velma Burtenshaw of Idaho Falls.
Heidi was preceded in death by her grandparents, H. Allen and Lula Sellers and Clyde A. Burtenshaw
Brook is survived by his parents, Chuck and Janet Summers of Rigby, Idaho; brothers, Garin (Andria) Summers of Salt Lake City, Utah, Justin (Erin) Summers of Rigby and Blake (Megan) Summers of Rigby; and sister, Shalee (Chet) Blasucci of Rigby.
Brook was preceded in death by both sets of his grandparents
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Ammon Foothills Stake Center, 3934 E. 49th S., with Bishop Brigham Redd officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.
They will be extremely missed by family, friends and patients.
An account has been setup for their children and donations can be made at any Zions Bank location under Brook and Heidi Summers.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
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Amanda "Hancock" Brighton
March 19, 2016
Thank you Bro. and Sis. Burtenshaw for all of your service and for sharing your wonderful daughter, Heidi, with us. I'm sure it is such a comfort to have part of her and Brook in their children. We pray for you and your family at this time. I hope today brought peace and good memories. God be with you.
March 19, 2016
Chuck and Janet
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Con and Vicki Haycock
Laura Beasley
March 18, 2016
Dear Bro and Sis Burtenshaw, We are so sad to hear of Heidi's and Brook's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Charles and Laura Beasley
Keith Kinghorn
March 18, 2016
Karma and Craig:
We were shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. We pray for your comfort and peace that you need and want at this time.
Keith and Betty Kinghorn
March 17, 2016
Karma and Craig:
We were so shocked and saddened to learn of you loss. We pray that you might have the comfort and peace you want and need at this time of your daughters passing. We send our love to you family.
Keith and Betty Kinghorn
Charity Jobe
March 17, 2016
RIP
March 16, 2016
Dear Janet and Chuck,
Was saddened to hear of the loss of your son. May you find comfort in the promises of the gospel and the love and support of family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Gary & Linda (Cramer) Myers
Gary & Linda Myers
March 16, 2016
Dear Karma and Craig,
Was saddened to hear of the passing of your Heidi. May you find comfort in the promises of the gospel and the love and support of family and friends.
Love, Gary & Linda (Cramer) Myers
Brent hULSE
March 16, 2016
Chuck and Janet
so sorry for your loss of Brook and Heidi
let me know if I can be of help in your time of grief'
Brent and Sharon Hulse
March 16, 2016
DEAR JANET AND CHUCK, MY HEART IS TOTALLY BROKEN LEARNNG OF THE PASSING OF YOUR WONDERFUL SON AND HIS DEAR WIFE. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND MY HEART DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS YOU IN EVERY WAY. OUR LOVE TO YOU ALL......ART, ELRAE GOODY AND FAMILY❤
Steve & Judy Westergard
March 16, 2016
This such a Tragedy. My Son & daughter-in-law, Ryan & Shelby Westergard, were really good friends. They had dinner with them the night before.
Charity Jobe
March 16, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of both heidi and brook.My prayers and thoughts to the entire family.
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