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In memory of
Christopher "Topher" John Burgess
August 27, 1969 - August 8, 2025
Aug 27, 1969 - Aug 8, 2025
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As a professor, writer, musician and creative enthusiast Christopher was committed to teaching students how to express themselves through writing. He had a passion for storytelling in all forms and spent a lot of time exploring the ways stories impact all of us.
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All contributions made to State University of Iowa Foundation through Ever Loved will be sent with the designation, “Arts and Literature/Writer's Workshop”, at Jeff Burgess, Erica Avery and Joyce Burgess's request.
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Joyce Burgess (Christopher's mother).
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