"I was residential staff person at Hope Haven from 1985 to 1989 and I remember Brian very well. He was a fun guy with a great sense of humor. I remember his parents would bring him back on Sundays from home visits and they were as loving and delightful as Brian was. I'll miss his kind heart and wonderful smile. "
In loving memory of
Brian Burdette
April 5, 2010
Brian Lee Burdette, 45, of Keokuk, died at 5:45 AM, Monday, April 05, 2010, at his home.
Brian was born May 16, 1964, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Darrell Dean Sr. and Eva Lois Bryant Burdette. He lived in Keokuk most of his life. He had been associated with Hope Haven in Burlington and Bridgeway and employed by Taco Bell and Pizza Hut in Burlington. He was a member of Faith Family Church in Keokuk. He enjoyed bowling on his team, dancing, and going to dances. His greatest joy was being with his family watching movies, fishing or going places.
He is survived by three brothers, Darrell Dean Burdette, Jr. and his wife, Bev, of Keokuk, Steven Michael Burdette and his wife, Linda, of Keokuk and David D. Burdette and his wife, Cookie, of Montrose, Iowa; two sisters, Rose Marie Woodard of Keokuk and Mary Ann Nagel and her husband, Howard, of Keokuk; several nieces and nephews including Lois Pohren, with whom he made his home; and several great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Carrell Gene Burdette.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 8, 2010, at DeJong's Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Zetterlund officiating, Burial followed at Hickory Grove Cemetery north of Keokuk.
Tributes
"Dear Mike and Linda, I just found out about Brian and want you to know how sorry we are about your loss. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you and the entire family. We love you and are thinking about you. Bob and Brenda"
"Our love & prayers are with all of you as you face this sad time in your life. "Bam Bam" was a wonderful fella who was always kind to my family & I. We all have many fond memories of his younger years. He will be sadly missed...."
"My memories of Brian began when Mary and I became friends in high school....and carried thru my adult life when he worked at Pamida/Jacks/Shopko and used to call Denis--the manager--"Boss Hog". God certainly has a new Angel...we are praying for all of you! Marci Robert and Burke"
"So sorry for your lose. May the grace of God bring you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead. God Bless you all."
"We are so sorry for lose. Brian was a joy to be around. We are all praying for each and every one of you. Know that you are in our hearts. Love to all Don,Debbie and Jeffrey Coppler."
"I have not seen Brian in many years but my heart and thoughts are always with him and his family, Darrell & Eva were my second set of parents and all the the kids are my bothers and sisters, I think of them all often and always drive by the old house when I am in Keokuk. I know Brian is in a happy place with people that love him, he will be missed "
"Brian was an amazing person who I had the pleasure of working with through the Supported Employment Program that he was involved with for 13 years. His smile was infectious and will truley be missed. He was a hard worker and I have so many memories of Brian. God Bless you all. "