Barbara Burningham...

Barbara Burningham passed away on October 27th.  She was 103 years old and still looked amazing for her age.  Her family put her in Nyssa Gardens about a year ago because she was losing her memory.  When Wanda and I went to visit her there she didn't even know who we were.  I was her visiting teacher for several years and I loved our visits.  I missed her when they changed me but I would still try to see her from time to time.  They said at the funeral that she would still kneel by her bed to say her prayers which is so amazing to me.  The family asked me to play the organ for the funeral.  I was honored that they asked me but I think they must have been pretty desperate if they had to ask me to do it! haha!  The funeral was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady.  I remember she loved pink and always had beautiful pink petunias and even pink floral carpet in her house.

Barbara Burningham completed her journey here on earth on October 27, 2021 at the age of 103.  Barbara was born on May 1, 1918 to Parley and Margaret Hunsaker Christensen in Elwood, Utah.  She was one of 9 children.  She married Carl Bybee Burningham on September 28, 1939 in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple.  They moved from Utah to Nyssa, Oregon in 1944 and opened The Doll House restaurant.  In 1961 The Doll House was demolished to make way for a new A&W Drive-In where Carl and Barbara worked side by side along with their 5 children.  After Carl passed, in October 1989, Barbara continued to work at the A&W for her son Brad until she was 89.

Barbara was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nyssa 1st Ward.  She served in numerous callings, some of her favorites being a member of the M.IA. presidency,  Primary and Relief Society organist.  She served as a visiting teacher for 55 years with her good friend Mary Mann.  Barbara and Carl served int he Boise Temple for 5 years until Carl's passing after which she worked another 17 years.

Barbara loved to golf, snow ski and travel, her favorite destination being Hawaii.  She always had a beautiful yard and loved working in her flower garden.  She is survived by her children, Lamont (Charlene) of Saratoga Springs, Utah, Tanya (Max) Turley of St. Michael, Minnesota, Brad (Brenda) of Ontario, Oregon, Christine (Del) Moody of St. George, Utah and Chip of Nampa, Idaho.  At the time of her passing she had 29 grandchildren, 97 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

I love this sweet thank you I got from her family.  It meant so much to me!