In loving memory of

Brandon Joseph Goss
August 10, 1984 - April 12, 2018

Brandon Joseph Goss, 33, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at his home unexpectedly.
Born on August 10, 1984 in Muscatine, Iowa he was the son of Christian Goss and Julie (Fuhrmann) Burns.
Brandon was a Domestic Engineer. He was a very articulate and intelligent man. He had a great quest for knowledge. He loved roller skating, animals, camping and being outdoors. His world revolved around wife Maranda and his two children. He was a beloved husband and father.
Survivors include his wife Maranda Spires; two children, Outrageous "Rae" Goss and Hatton Goss both at home; his mother Julie Burns of Mt. Pleasant, his father Christian (Tamyra) Goss of Valparaiso, IN; brothers, Dustin (Meredith) Chase of Coralville, IA, Austen (Brittany) Goss of Salem, OR, Chuck (Colleen) Burns and Tim (Dalaina) Burns; one sister Amanda Maxwell of Fayetteville, AR; paternal grandmother Theresa (David) Baurbach of Muscatine; Steven (Diana) Goss of TX; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandparents Alfred and Gladys Goss and Jim Norris and maternal grandparents, Ray and Colleen Fuhrmann, two uncles, Michael and Kelly Fuhrmann and step-father Raymond O'Dell Burns.
The memorial funeral service for Brandon will be 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 18th at Lunning Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for his children.

Tributes

Julie Burns wrote on Apr 26, 2019:

"I love and miss you so much Kiddo. My life is empty with out you. "

Julie Burns wrote on Apr 26, 2019:

"I love and miss you so much Kiddo. My life is empty with out you. "

Julie Burns wrote on Mar 15, 2019:

"It has almost been a year, It's not a happy life for me with out you. My hart is forever broken. Please watch over me. I'm not very strong with out you."

Anne Hill wrote on Apr 17, 2018:

"My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. May the "...Father of tender mercies and God of all comfort..." be with you during this sad time. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) (Psalm 83:18)"

Courtney Larson wrote on Apr 14, 2018:

"I'll always remember hanging out at our tiny cabin in the rainforest, listening to songs Brandon wrote and toking it up. I hope you recorded some of them, like "Iowa", so they can long be enjoyed. My deepest sympathy to Miranda and the kids, and the whole family. A hui ho Brandon!"

Patty Knorr wrote on Apr 14, 2018:

"He will be missed greatly. He was a wonderful father to his wonderful 2 children and a wonderful husband to his wonderful wife. He was a kind and helpful person, took very good care of his family, and the best son that his mother could of asked for. Please watch over all of Brandon you had a kind heart. With Much Love Patty"

Arlene Sayre wrote on Apr 14, 2018:

"Brandon was always so happy and funny, always ready to help someone in need. I will forever miss you. Fly high my friend"

David Cloke wrote on Apr 14, 2018:

"Gonna miss Brandon his 5 different blends of coffee n great conversation. As his recent nieghbor we could always depend on each other like family. RIP buddy till we meet again."