It’s been a month since Gayle & Sharon passed over and we are still thinking about them. So grateful for the opportunity to have enjoyed their friendship and to have united families. So thankful that Janet and Ben were able to connect and that the spirit of Gayle now runs through our family. I first met Gayle when I drove Ben up from Southern California to connect with Janet. It was early on in the relationship, the trip was a surprise and I wasn’t sure what kind of reception we could expect. I don’t remember Janet’s reaction but Gayle was wonderfully welcoming. A place to stay, endless food and so concerned about me…just the brother of the suitor. Then…my transmission went out and what was to be a few hour stay turned into several days! She recommended a mechanic who took great care of me, I was part of the family for days and the entire stay was enjoyable.

We love all the Burrs and hope and know they find great comfort in having had the experience of living on earth with a heaven-like mother.

In remembrance, Mom and I donated in Gayle & Sharon’s name to liftinghandsinternational.org, a group dedicated to providing compassionate service for refugees in Greece. 

From the tributes and memorials I've read, I was not the only one Gayle made to feel special about themselves. I felt Gayle was the closest thing to am angel on earth, and she spoke of me in the same light. Though I couldn't hope to come to Gayle, the embodiment of a Spiritual Being as I could imagine. She made me feel so loved, and my children. Always getting cards and gifts to us just before our birthday, with all her own to remember and manage, she took that special time and energy for us. I am so glad she and Sharon are together with the others that awaited them, tho I am devastated at the temporary loss of the most Godly woman I will ever know on earth. Thank you, to all the Burrs, who have shared her with us over the past 36 yrs. Deborah Gundert and family, IONA, IDAHO

With great sadness we pay tribute to the outstanding example of Christlike love of Gayle and Sharon. We cannot believe the grief you all must have and send our love to you.
Our families were so intertwined for years in Lodi! Gayle and I were a year apart in age. Our weddings were 2 years apart with our 6 children about the same ages as your last 6.
Gayle and I were dear friends(she had 100s). Her Christlike love was evident in everything she did. We shared Stockton Singing Mothers time together and Lodi Ward’s Choir she beautifully directed. Ann Kerr and I had a weekly racquetball game in your home for years! All of our children were great friends with yours. Lisa was a good friend with Mike. Her wedding reception was in your gorgeous yard. We had many ward parties there too! Bryan on the grill in the special RV.
Suzi, Joyce loved spending sleepovers and including you in all activities. (She got her fill of Ding Dongs and Fruit Loops too.) Being your partner in the Stake Dance Festival is a sweet memory. She just ate a SuzyQ this week thinking of you! Emily loved spending time with you as well. We love you!
Paul was on many ward outings with Sharon. She always had a great smile and was so kind! He took piano lessons from Gayle and raided the Hostess Closet as well. One of Roger’s ward friends had a key to the house for racquetball and goodies! 
Our families had many ward outings and wonderful times together. We are forever grateful for your love, generosity and Spirit!
We are praying for blessings upon Bryan, Suzi and sweet family for your loss. Forever Missed and Loved.

I cannot adequately express the power of Sister Gayle Burr's positive influence on my life. She was an extraordinary person, and touched me and the lives of the Lodi 2 Ward Youth, particularly us young women in countless ways. So much so, that I am unsure if words can convey it, but I must try. Sister Burr radiated pure, unselfish, caring, kind, thoughtful, humble, genuine Christlike love. This love enveloped you, and inspired you to want to be a better person. 

I had a treasured childhood growing up in the Lodi 2nd Ward with Bishop Burr as our bishop twice, Sister Burr as my young women Laurel leader, and I was in primary and youth with Suzie, John, and Sharon. We had countless fantastic memories together. The Burrs poured their time, energy, resources, and love into us youth, and we felt it. We so wanted to make them proud, and become our best selves, because of them. Not only were we blessed with the Burrs' wonderful talks, lessons, and musical numbers on Sundays, but their ingenuity, planning, and service via Youth Super Activities, Ward Campouts, Girls' Camp, and annual 4th of July Parties at their home. Bishop and Sister Burr led by example, constantly teaching, blessing, and loving. They also taught us that living the gospel truly was fun! I will never forget when they arrived at a super activity with their new trailer, complete with a soda fountain that was attached on the outside so that like a restaurant, all of us youth could get unlimited soda pop on the trip! This was very novel at the time! There was also a large restaurant grade cooktop especially designed for the trailer, that enabled them to cook us the yummiest breakfasts ever. This interspersed with swimming, water skiing, river-rafting, hiking, and all kinds of fun adventures, followed by amazing testimony meetings where you could hear a pin drop. They made us feel like the luckiest kids in the world!!! 

I also remember every year, Sister Burr would bring Suzie and Sharon trick or treating at our house because my dad was Sharon's previous primary teacher and one of her crushes. We always loved those visits!  I also was honored to be asked to tend Suzie and Sharon a few times. They were both absolute sweethearts, just like their mom.

I also recall that the Burrs instilled within the youth to have a laser-like focus on the temple. Sister Burr, never failing, taught us every Sunday, as our Young Women Laurel Advisor. She lovingly created binders for each member of our class about the importance of being worthy to go to the temple, and testified of the true joy being temple worthy brings. I remember when I was 14, the San Diego Temple was built and opened for an Open House. Temple building and open houses in California were not common at that time. Bishop and Sister Burr were determined to have us youth be able to attend, and attend we did. My dad remembers Bishop Burr generously dropping $100 and $50 bills for gas to all of the parent drivers throughout the entire trip, which was a big deal and so appreciated by all of them. Bishop and Sister Burr were the masterminds at orchestrating a never to be forgotten experience of seeing the complete inside of our first temple, and feeling the sacred nature of that holy place.  Being in that celestial room was unlike anything else I had before seen.
That experience, along with a fun stop at the beach, and a wonderful testimony meeting cemented within us youth the desire to be temple worthy, and to live so we could make it to the temple ourselves one day.

Upon graduating high school, Sister Burr yearned to send all of us young women off into the world with all the enthusiasm, energy, good vibes, prayers and love possible. I remember that she typed every young woman in our group a letter about each of our positive characteristics, and her hopes and dreams for our futures. Her computer crashed and she lost the many hours she had spent creating those original documents. So she started over, and created all of them, AGAIN. Her willingness to do this for each one of us, so we could remember her love, made an impression on me. Sister Burr also taught me piano lessons, and although I enjoy the piano, I valued visiting with her 1:1 at each lesson more than practicing! She always left me feeling uplifted, and like I could do anything. She encouraged me to apply for BYU, helped to write recommendation letters for me to earn scholarships, and was over the moon for me when I was accepted. Before I left for college, she and Bishop Burr came to my house to personally present me with my Young Womanhood medallion. The time and effort they made to do that meant a lot! Later, when I chose to serve a mission and was called to Uruguay, Sister Burr and Bishop went through the Oakland Temple with me and my family on my 1st time, serving as the witness couple. Seeing them up there brought a peace, assurance and calm to me. Also, Bishop and Sister Burr generously volunteered to help contribute to the cost of my mission, which I am forever grateful for.

I will never forget how excited I was to introduce Sister and Bishop Burr to my husband, on a visit to their home in Logan, shortly after we were married in the St. George Temple. After meeting Sister Burr, my husband declared "She truly is an angel, isn't she?" I believe Sister Burr was an angel sent specifically to me, and I am eternally grateful. When I hear that song by Alabama, entitled, "Angels Among Us" that is how I think of Sister Burr. 

Since I have lived in Virginia for several years now, I haven't been able to see Sister Burr in person very often. One of my last trips to Utah though, I remember the trip was extremely packed with several commitments, and it was a very short trip because of work duties my husband and I had back in Virginia. I felt very disappointed and was upset that it did not seem possible for us to connect with the Burrs in Logan on that trip. But as I was literally leaving the Logan Temple after going through my niece's 1st session, the elevator had a ding, and the doors opened, and who was standing there, dressed in all white, but Sister Burr? We gave each other enormous hugs, and our tears overflowed as I marveled at that tender mercy, that I had been able to see Sister Burr, after all, in the temple. Neither of us had known the other would be there, but we had somehow found one another, through a heaven sent miracle. That is the last time I saw her, and I feel beyond blessed for that precious memory.

On one of the last notes Sister Burr wrote to me, she told me "our friendship is eternal" and I know it is. To Bishop Burr, and your children, and grand children, thank you for sharing your angel with me.

Ever since I learned of Gayle and Sharon's passing, I've been at a loss for words. From the time I was born until we moved from Lodi when I was 14, Gayle was my second mom. I spent every second I could at the Burrs, including traveling with them to some family reunions. As much as John and I tried, our mischief could not overwhelm her capacity for love and patience. Hers was a radical form of kindness, generosity, and selfless care. I always felt safe around her. That was a theme, in fact, of my conversation with my mom and siblings last Sunday. All of us gathered on Zoom to share memories and tributes mixed between laughter and tears. In her presence, we all felt at home; we were accepted and loved as one of her own. Her smile cast a light in my heart that will never dim. My love and gratitude to the entire Burr Family.

Grandma Burr was so much more than a Grandma to me. One of my fondest memories though is last year when right after college I started a project in Grandpas woodshop. I’d drive down from Salt Lake and work down in St George for a couple weeks at a time. During that time I would share my hopes and dreams of what the project would be and Grandma would just listen, like realllyyy listen to me. She would get so excited with me! This was the first time I could really remember having true 1 on 1 time with her, when she didn’t have to tend to 30 other grandkids. I remember one afternoon, I saw her just writing hand written letters to people in her planner for hours and hours. She had the amazing ability and capacity to love so many people at truly an individual level.

Grandma was so funny and so witty. She had a GOOD sense of humor....I’ll really miss laughing with her.

She understood me and I didn’t realize how much until just now. I was so lucky for the moments and memories I got to share with her. I love you grandma, with all my heart, forever.

My Aunt Sharon loved Taffy (both 1 and 2...maybe 3) but those little dogs hated me and would just bark and bark when they saw me. But, Sharon was so good and gentle with Taffy. She was adamant about Taffy being nice and letting me pet her. Looking back at that memory, Sharon was just so caring. She wanted to teach Taffy to be a good dog and she wanted me to be able to enjoy this little fur ball that she loved so much. Sharon was gentle and innocent. Sharon was cooool. She is probably ditching Angel Class 101 right now with Kevin Bacon.

I’ll miss her greatly. Reading these stories on Sharon, I wish we would have shared music together. I think I’ll give NYSYNC a listen and just think of Aunt Sharon, bobbing to her walkman, with Taffy on her lap.

Gayle is my great aunt that I unfortunately didn't have the chance to get to know very well in this life because my family has always lived across the country from hers. However, I will never forget one particular experience with her. I called her last summer to see if I could stay at her home in St. George while my husband and I were visiting Zion National Park. She said that she wouldn't be home and that there were many other family members and friends who would be staying at their house already on this particular weekend. She could have easily turned us away because of this, but instead she offered her very own room for me to stay in. What Christ-like willingness to give! I doubt she was aware of the lasting impression this act of kindness and service had on me, and I will forever be grateful for her example. She and Sharon will be missed!

The Wade and Burr families met in 1975. Our moms became best friends and Janet became my best friend, so we spent a lot of time together--especially in those younger years. I remember Gayle as always being soft-spoken, gentle, and kind. She treated me like one of her own. She had a giant heart that was always growing and making room for more--more kids, more friends, more serving, more love. I know few people as Christlike as Gayle, and I count myself blessed to have known her.

The Wade family spent Sunday afternoon on Zoom reminiscing and sharing about our memories of Gayle and Sharon. Since our friendship spans 45 years, all of us have wonderful memories with Gayle, Sharon, and all of the Burrs. You are cherished friends and will remain so in this life and the next. Love to you all.

Dearest Burr family, my heart is with you at this tender time and I join your many friends and family as we share this heartfelt journey with you. Gayle and Bryan......Glade and I met you both in 1976 when we moved to Stockton and we marveled as we watched your family embrace everyone within your reach, including us. 

Time marches on but no time can erase our wonderful memories of living in Morada with you. Gayle had the gifts of kindness, calm and patience. Her way of raising a fun-loving houseful of boys was amazing and I often
wished I could have been more like her!! I remember turning down their street just in time to see the boys taking turns racing a tiny dirt bike down the main road as fast as they could and then stopping it by heading for a ditch and crashing. My concerned reaction was met with a slight little nod by Gayle and her cute laugh as she told me that the boys must not know how to use the brakes yet.....or maybe there were no brakes!  In any event, she just loved their energy and enthusiasm and wasn’t about to interfere. She was a master at knowing how to keep all that energy close to home and near her. I loved watching her love her cute family and tried to learn from her lessons of patience and inner calm. 

In later years when we visited them at Bear Lake, their active boys were out of the home and living their lives but the sweetest parenting continued with Suzie and Sharon. The homes changed but Bryan and Gayle never changed. There was always love. Bryan had the creativity and love to build racquetball courts, indoor theaters and playgrounds for grandkids and Gayle brought the hugs. 

There is a peace that comes from knowing Gayle and Sharon are together, leading the way back home. For them, I believe that in a twinkling of an eye, they will turn around and find that they are surrounded by their entire family. But until that time, I pray that every good and happy memory will fill your hearts with confidence in God’s love and that there will be many earthly angels ahead who will bring comfort to each of you.  We love you.... from Andrea and the Gessell family

My aunt Sharon was a friend. Every time I think of her I smile. She was wonderful at being in the moment. Here are some memories that come to mind.

I remember Sharon being a good sport and playmate. When I was younger I remember going to Grandma and Grandpa's house in Lodi and jumping on their trampoline. Sharon and Suzie would want to join in and would climb onto the tramp with us. When my sister Tori and I would grab Grandma and Grandpa's kitchen spoons and take them outside to look for worms Suzie and Sharon were always by our side watching what we would dig up and joining in on our adventure and sharing in our excitement! She had such joy being with others.

I remember when Sharon discovered Nsync and Backstreet Boys. We would get together and talk about who was cute and listen to the songs together on her Walkman that she always had on her. Sharon was a lover of music and I remember the excitement she'd get when she could share it with others.

When our large family gatherings got a little too loud and crazy I could find a friend in Sharon. I would talk to her about what was going in my in my life ask her about her latest crush. We would giggle and smile together. I always felt like I could be myself around her. 

Sharon had such a love for babies and kids! She would light up when she saw a baby and would gravitate towards it. She was so patient with my two girls. When my family stayed in St George with my grandparents my girls would go to Suzie and Sharon's room and start playing with their stuffed animals. Sharon would watch them and every so often hand them a new one.

Sharon truly will be forever missed. She was a choice spirit full of love, joy, and kindness. She is so much like Grandma. I know that they are together now and will cherish the memories that I have with them.

My sweet grandma passed away over the weekend. And then her daughter, my aunt Sharon, passed away. Their passing is a huge loss in our lives. But I’m grateful for the time we had and the beautiful memories I have of them.

We were lucky to live by grandma as kids. She loved us so much. When I was really little, if I got in trouble I’d cry and say I wanted to live with grandma, because grandma loved me. Even when we were being rotten, grandma never yelled at us.

As a kid, I remember playing with Suzi and Sharon. I thought it was fun watching grandma wash their hair in the sink. She cared for them so lovingly. I thought Sharon was very cool with her Walkman and headphones she always had on. She loved having her nails painted and was into the latest Disney fad.

Grandma was the happiest, most loving person I’ve ever known. Her hugs were my favorite. At our big family get-togethers I’d look for her first so I could get one of those hugs and “Tori dear! How are you!” that would make you feel like the favorite grandkid. But she made each of us 30 kids feel like the most special grandkid.

Grandma continued to support me in my teenage and young adult years. She attended so many little events and all the big ones. She sent birthday cards every single year. She always wrote the most loving, heartfelt messages in them. Then when I married Braden, she started doing it for him, and when each of my girls was born she started doing it for them. Always on time, and always so heartfelt. Her messages are one of the things I will miss a lot.

She wove her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ into everything she did and everything she wrote me. She told me that living the gospel and seeking the Lords guidance is the only way to true happiness. I’m grateful for all she did to foster my testimony.

She loved motherhood and supported me in mine. I loved our conversations about babies and raising kids. One of my greatest treasures are booklets she made of motherhood advice and humor (because moms need to laugh off a lot of things about raising kids so we don’t go crazy!) She was always thinking of us grandkids and loved being a mother!

She encouraged my piano playing. I loved to play for her at her house. I could always count on her to come over and say “That’s beautiful Tori” in her sweet and sincere voice and that would boost my confidence.

She taught me that family is the most important thing. And to keep things simple! Grandma was beautiful without having to be flashy. Going through her photos this week I realized she had the same haircut her whole life! And the same beautiful smile.

Even though it is tragic how she and Sharon passed, I believe the timing of their deaths to be a tender mercy. Grandma cared for Sharon her whole life, and I truly believe wanted to be there for her when they moved on to the next part of life. I miss them terribly. I wish we had more time. But I am grateful for the lifetime of memories I have of them and find peace in knowing I’ll see them again.

Grandma Burr and Sharon were so full of light and love. During college, I was fortunate enough to have gone down to St George with Lindy several times to stay at the Burr’s home. I loved seeing Sharon and her cheerful countenance. She was always so fun to be around and had the sweetest spirit. Grandma Burr would always treat me like one of her own. She radiated light, kindness, and Christ-like love. She was so personal in every interaction and you could tell how much she cared for those around her, especially her family. I’m so grateful to have been able to cross paths with them and will always remember their loving examples.

My first memory of Gayle was in our Sunbeam class. We grew up together and shared many fond memories. Gayle was always there for me. We'd call each other any time - day or night - doing our office practice for our business class. We had great times at our neighborhood and church parties. Gayle knew how to be a true friend. I never heard her say a bad word about anyone. She was a loyal friend to all of us. My prayers are with her family at this time.

We met in the Stockton 4th ward, and spent 13 years singing together with the Joyful Sound, a group of between 8-12 adult women. Oh, the fun we had at the rehearsals (2 hours/week) and performing at both church and public functions. Gayle is simply angelic - as close as anyone I know to a perfect woman! It's been awhile since we've been together, but the memories of her will last forever. Love to the entire Burr family. Bonnie Dolberg

I worked with Sharon and Suzi at Danville and loved both these young ladies. And Gayle, she was my second mom and got me through so much. She was a pillar of strength and was so Christlike. A true daughter of our Father in Heaven.  I will miss Sharon and Gayle but I know that they walked together to a better place and are doing the work that they know needs to be done. I will miss you both and love you so much.

Gayle is a Saint and Sharon is an Angel. I've known them both my entire life.  My first memory of Sharon I'm probably about six at a family reunion and the older kids were playing either to rough or fast and left me out. I ended up sitting with Suzi and Sharon. They were my friends when I needed them the most and I loved it. They are very good listeners to a talkative child. I am grateful for the joyful spirit Sharon exudes every encounter we've had, Usually quietly sitting, talking and laughing.
Gayle is the sweetest ever. When she tells you she loves you, you feel it in your soul. Her wonderful memory of my life details and family has brightened my life on dark days and enriched it when I thought I was fine. She always made my life better.
I am in shock losing them both so suddenly. I love you Uncle Bryan, Suzi and the whole Burr family! I pray for you and am grateful for eternal families.

Heaven just gained two sweet angels. I have known Gayle for 39 years. Sharon was just a baby. I am blessed to have Janet as my best friend.  Gayle was a second mom to me. I loved being part of the Burr family. We always had lots of fun and laughter and sometimes rowdiness. But through it all Gayle was as patient as they come. And we all looked forward to Sunday dinner. She was good at everything! I am so thankful for the plan of Salvation and knowing with all of my heart we will all live together for eternity in the presence of our Lord. I’m sure that Sharon and Gayle are talking and dancing and smiling down on all of us.

One of my greatest blessings was having Gayle and Sharon in my life. Gayle was a great example of compassion, service, love, friendship and faith. Although I am not her family, she made be feel like family. She often expressed her love for me and my kids, I will cherish those tender moments together. I was always looking for ways to quietly serve Gayle and Sharon and it brought me joy to do so. Thank you for your love Gayle, it means the world to me. Sharon, I loved when you would use your voice with me, you are an angel. I will miss your sweet presence, giggle and smile. When I am called back home, I hope that Gayle and Sharon are there to welcome me. It bring me joy knowing they are together, although we are heartbroken here. Your Bogren family will take care of Bryan and Suzi for you.

I was so shocked and saddened at the news of Gayle and Sharon's passing. As I have thought about this news throughout the day I know the passing of Gayle and Sharon together was not a coincidence. Years ago when Gayle was choir director in Lodi 2nd ward, she had the choir sing a beautiful Mothers Day song. It was about how mother's were first to do the things they taught their children. The last verse was about mother being first to pass into the next life and being there to welcome her children. This has always been a tender song for me. When I think of Gayle being first to pass and waiting for Sharon, it touches my heart deeply. Sharon is no longer struggling with the cares of her body. I imagine that would be a glorious thing!
I have so many memories of Gayle. First and foremost she was a wonderful mother and cared for Sharon and Suzie and the rest of the family so well. Never did she complain or wish her life had been different.
Gayle and I were involved in music callings in the ward. We also sang together in a womens group called ¨The Joyful Sound¨. I learned a lot from her.
Gayle is an angel. Thats the only way I can describe her.
To Bryan and the family, my heart goes out to you all. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. We love you all.

Our hearts are heavy with this news. We love the Burr Family and grateful to rub shoulders with them in the Santa Clara 10th Ward. Gayle was always smiling and offered kind and caring words! Their testimonies of our Savior strengthened me so much! Gayle and Sharon and Suzie were always supportive of our son’s school plays. So kind and generous always! Our prayers of peace and comfort are with this sweet family.We love you dearly!

I had the pleasure of meeting the sweet Burr Family when I moved in a few doors down 3 years ago. They were so kind and welcoming from the start. I had the opportunity to spend time visiting with Gayle a few times and she is one of the kindest people I have ever met. Her smile is radiating and can brighten room, and her presence echos that of the Savior with a unconditional love for all. I am a better having known her. Sharon always gave me a smile when I had the opportunity to see her. Prayers for Bryan, Suzi and the entire extended family, the heavens gained 2 remarkable angels this week. Bryan the path ahead for you is a challenging one, you are not alone, we are always here for you. Mitch and I know the journey of widowhood and are here if you ever would like to talk or cry. Hugs and love to you all!

Paul and I were so saddened to hear of Gayle and Sharon's deaths. Our hearts are heavy with love and sympathy for Bryan and the Burr Family. Gayle was a beautiful woman both inside and out. She loved and served everyone around her with a heart overflowing with love. Such a loving and giving person, an earth angel. She was a wonderful example to me of a Latter-Day Saint and a devoted mother. We could each learn much from her life. I am so glad that our lives crossed paths and that we were friends. Glad we shared the same birthday too. That was fun.  Gayle and Sharon will be deeply missed. I so wanted to see them and all of the old Lodi people at the last reunion. Memories are beautiful of you both in my mind, so many precious memories from Lodi. Our love and prayers to each of the Burr family and may God comfort you each in his arms.

Our family's path and that of Ben and Janet's family have been intertwined for decades. We've watched the family grow and leave home. And during all that time we watched as they loved, and were loved, by Grandma and Aunt Sharon. We have never seen Gayle without a smile. Sometimes people say that without really meaning it, but we honestly cannot think of a time when she wasn't grinning. And Sharon. We love Sharon. It was such a joy to see her and Susie every time they were at Ben and Janet's, and especially when they came to church. Oh, to be like/as a little child with that open and sincere excitement and love. Sharon and Susie are here to teach us. We are grateful that we were able to be on the receiving end of their simple and Eternal lessons. Today we will all mourn the world's loss of the incredible lights of these two magnificent women. Tomorrow (or maybe the next day) we will rejoice at the overwhelming light they brought with them into the next life. I would imagine that they are bright enough to shine here still as well as there. Thank you for letting us share a small part of your lives. 

It has come as such a shock to hear about both Gayle and Sharon. So much love and kindness came from them both. They will be missed very much! It is easy to hear Gayle sharing comfort to all her loved ones and testifying of Jesus Christ and eternal families. God bless each of you.

We are sad about this news. Carvel Whiting, my husband, was the bishop of in our congregation where they lived in Utah. He remembers Gayle as a sweet, peaceful person. We still remember and are touched by her soft, sweet voice, spirit, and personality. She loved her family and friends very deeply. We always looked up the Burr family that is knit together in love. We felt sad when they moved out of our ward. May you all be blessed and comforted. We look forward to the time when the Savior will wipe away every tear. 

Janice and I would like to express our condolences to the Burr family. We have known the Burrs for many years beginning in Stockton, California living in the same neighborhood and attending the same ward of the LDS Church. We always enjoyed their friendship. Janice had the privilege of being in the "Joyful Sound" singing group with Gayle standing together singing the Second Soprano part for ten years. Gayle sang beautifully and was always on pitch. John had the joy of playing golf with Brian while living the St. George, Utah. We loved meeting with the Burr family in their home. They were always hospitable and kind. The Burr family is a chosen family of our Father in Heaven. We love them very much and send our prayers of comfort to Brian and the family!

Our hearts are so heavy and sad . Gayle is one of those people you don't forget. She loved unconditionally. She was such a wonderful example to me of what a true saint is. She was always loving and kind. Sharon was strong willed and loved Garth so much. She always wanted him to take her home from mutual! The Burr family hold a special place in our hearts. Our love and prayers are with you all! The world has lost 2 special people.

I can't say enough good things about my beautiful Aunt Gayle. I looked up to her because she was so full of compassion and love and loved everybody with her full heart. Her hugs were the best, so tight and I just knew she loved me with every ounce of her. I always knew I had her support and I loved her example of how to be a wonderful mother and Christlike person. I appreciated her letting me come down to St. George to play in her pool and for the yummy food she provided us. Her smile and generosity will never be forgotten.

Sharon was a bright light. Her smile and laugh could fill up a room. I loved talking to her and making her laugh. She loved babies. And when she would see my babies she would giggle uncontrollably and shake her hands in excitement. She didn't talk much, but when she saw me she would say, "Kimmy, hi Kimmy" and hug me. She had a beautiful spirit and I loved my cousin Sharon very much.

I'm sure the reunion in heaven with my Grandma Morgan was so special. I know how much Sharon and Suzi meant to Grandma. Suzi Q, your mom loved you more than you'll ever know. And Sharon too. I love you SO much! You have 2 more angels watching over you now until you meet again.

Gayle is best friends to so many people, including me. We became friends in 1975, the year we both moved to Stockton, California. Our children were best friends, we both had big families, were pregnant at the same time with John and Sharon. She was an example of Christlike living to all who knew her. She was an angel mother on earth to Suzi and Sharon and took such good care of them. Now she is an "angel" and with Sharon. I love you, Burr family. Your mother was like a second mother to my children as they would always raid your "goody" cupboard because I didn't buy Twinkies and doughnuts! We know where she is and that you will all be together again! Love you all! May you be blessed with comfort and peace!

Rest In Peace Grandma Burr and Sharon. I’ll always cherish the many memories we made visiting them in Saint George. Grandma Burr was ever generous with her time, energy, and love as she cared for each and every one of her kids, grandkids, and friends. Sharon was fun to be around and always made our visits more enjoyable. They’ll be very missed but never forgotten. Forever grateful for their examples of Christlike love and light I witnessed in every interaction I had with them. ❤️

My heart is so heavy for your family and my heart is tender too. Gayle has been my visiting teacher for the past 5 yrs. she became one of my dearest friends. Even though we are many years apart in age our hearts were so connected. I loved going to lunch with her or sitting and visiting for hours. She was there for me during some of the toughest times of my life. She is the most Christlike person I know. She loves her family so much and has told me so many stories of you all. She always lifted me up and I felt better after just being with her. She saw the good in me and encouraged me in my talents. The last words Gayle said to me and I to her was “I love you!” I truly did love her so much and will miss her dearly. 
My prayers and love go out to your family. Susie, I know how much you and Sharon were connected and how much you loved your mother. She will miss you so much and will look forward to the time you can be together again.