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In memory of

Stephen Martin Burns

Modesto, CA

February 19, 1971 - January 27, 2022

Feb 19, 1971 - Jan 27, 2022

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In memory of

Stephen Martin Burns

Passed

January 27, 2022
Born

February 19, 1971
Resided

Modesto, CA

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Stephen Martin Burns, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend passed away on January 27, 2022 in Modesto, California due to complications from Covid. Stephen was born on February 19, 1971 in Whidbey Island, Washington to Judith Ketchum. He had one older sister, Vickie Burns. In 1972 the family moved to Sunnyvale, California where they lived until 1985 when they moved to Milpitas, CA. He was preceded in death by his …

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What was Stephen's favorite color?

Purple!!!

Purple!!!

Purple!!!

What were Stephen's favorite vacation spots?

He enjoyed Las Vegas and the Rib Cook-Off in Sparks.

He enjoyed Las Vegas and the Rib Cook-Off in Sparks.

He enjoyed Las Vegas and the Rib Cook-Off in Sparks.

What were Stephen's favorite ways to exercise?

He used to love to walk!

He used to love to walk!

He used to love to walk!

What were Stephen's favorite ways to spend free time?

Playing Video Games, napping and his re-runs!!!

Playing Video Games, napping and his re-runs!!!

Playing Video Games, napping and his re-runs!!!

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Born

February 19th, 1971

Got married

November 18th, 2000

Fremont, CA

Passed away

January 27th, 2022

Modesto, CA

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Andrea Herington

Cause of death

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

Burns Home

Funeral services provided by

Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Service

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