Joshua Allen Burgess
December 26, 1974 - December 10, 2010
Joshua Allen Burgess
“Squashy”
Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle. Joshua Allen Burgess returned to his Heavenly Father on December 10th, 2010 of natural causes due to an upper gastric intestinal hemorrhage. Born to Glen and Susan Burgess Sr. on December 26th, 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in West Jordan and resided there for 34 years. He graduated from West Jordan High School and attended Salt Lake Community College for two years, majoring in electronics. He worked for J & B Construction doing remodeling.
Joshua grew up playing soccer, basketball, football, baseball and softball. He loved camping, fishing, hunting, motorcycle riding, sports, and NASCAR. He loved kids and kids loved him. He was not only a great uncle but also a great “Big Bro”.
Joshua is survived by his father; mother; siblings Kasey Burgess, Glen “L’il Man” Burgess Jr., Samuel (Bobbie) Burgess, and Jodi Burgess-Penn; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and two grandmothers.
He is preceded in death by three grandfathers; one grandmother; cousin Jason Barrett; and friend Jeremy Hansen.
“God looked around the garden,
And found an empty space.
He looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful
For He only takes the best.
He knew that you were weary,
And He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
Be well on earth again.
He saw the roads were getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb.
So he closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered peace be thine.”
A viewing will be held on Friday, December 17th from 6 to 8 PM at the LDS Church at 7171 South 2700 West, West Jordan. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 AM at a different LDS Church at 7265 South 2700 West, West Jordan, with a viewing one hour prior to services. Interment to follow at Pleasant Green Cemetery, 3500 South 9000 West, Magna.
Thanks for all the caring people at Jordan Valley Hospital I.C.U. Unit, (especially Tina) who worked so hard to save Joshua.
“Squashy” you will be greatly missed and forever loved.
In Loving Memory
There is just nothing to say. This is a terrible loss. I'll be there in a few days and maybe we can help each other to get through this. With love, Willy
Willy Lensch
Cambridge, MA
My heart go out to you guys. Just knwo he is in a better spot.. i wish i had something more classy to say. but i am sorry. if you need anything let me know..
Patrick J. Brennan
Nampa, ID
I am so sorry for this tragic loss, I love your family like my own and will miss Josh along with my other brothers whom have passed. You are in my thoughts and prayers, with all my love. R.I.P. you wonderful man!
Fawn Jackson
Springville, Ut
Even I , who fought with him, wouldn't have wished this. I miis him too! I miss the Christmas displays! He even shoveled out my driveway, with Orin's help. Best regards to the family, my next door neighbors of 28 years.
Barbara Neville
West Jordan, Ut
I am very sorry to hear this news. Joshua was my best childhood friend. My condolences to the Burgess family..
Wyatt Banks
Seattle, Wa
It was a sad day when we lost such a great guy like Josh. I watched him grow up along side my kids with that twinkle in his eye and that smile on his face. That same smile when he would tease and play with the little ones at the ball park like he was one of them. My heart goes out to the whole Burgess family for the loss of the son, brother, and uncle.
Kathy Draper
Riverton, UT
You are a wonderful, close family and our hearts go out to all of you. We love your family and how great they have been to us.
.Greg andSandy Summers
Mona, Ut
To the Burgess family, I am so sorry to hear of Josh passing. I remember him as such a cute guy, with his smile I remember thinking it was mischievious. He was friends with my younger son Jared and Jared had so much fun with him. I also know Jody and Sam. My heart goes out to you all. Such a terrible loss for your family and everyone who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Dwyer Kanady
Ammon, ID
To the family my deepest feeling go out for you at this time. Susan I just seen you last week saying everthing was well with the family. I am so sorry for this to have happened. Casie, I know you have lost you big brother he will always be there to watch out for you. Know he loved you very much. I know this is such a loss, My God look down on your family at this time and guide you thru. Cheri
Cheri Van Dam
West Jordan, ut