Brad Burhite
September 23, 1973 ~ December 5, 2018
Brad Burhite, 45, of Cedar Rapids, was called Home to meet the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Reverend Steve Garner. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. A Rosary Service will begin at 4 p.m., and a Vigil Service will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Inurnment: 11 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Billie; children, Mitchell (Kim) and Jacob Burhite; grandchildren, Lane, Juliana, and Natasha Burhite; parents, Mike Sr. (Linda Toyne) and Jane (Victor) Curtis; siblings, Anette (Jeff) Roberson, Kim (Tim) Byard, Tammy (Jeff) Davis, Mike (Michelle) Burhite Jr., and Dan (Sherri) Burhite; nieces and nephews, Andrew and Jacque Roberson, Chris (Misti), Korey, and Cameron (Amy) Byard, Alex and Tara Davis, Johnathan, Christopher (Brittani), Chelsea (Alex) Villers, and Zachary (Sam) Burhite, and Ryan (Julie), Breanna, Emily, Lacey, Kayleigh, Austin, Brookelynn, and Aidan Burhite; great-nieces and 'nephews, Arya, Ames, and Harley Byard, Kenze Byard, Jaden Burhite, Ronan, Sutton, and Teyton Villers, and Noah Burhite; mother-in-law, Dixie Collins; sister-in-law, Linda (Brent) Miller; brothers-in-law, Steve (Sara) and Clint Hughes; nieces- and nephews-in-law, Ashtyn, Brittany, and Nathan Miller, and Kolton, Conner, and Kaitlyn; many close and cherished friends including Bill (Nancy) Skripsky, Chris (Ed) Tibesar, and Katie Howell; and beloved Shiba Inus, Megan and Ted.
Bradley John Burhite was born September 23, 1973, in Cedar Rapids, to Michael Sr. and Jane (Chappelle). He attended Jefferson High School, and later became a truck driver, most recently working as a delivery sales driver for Anderson Erickson Dairy. He met Billie Hughes by chance in an elevator at Mount Mercy University, walked her to her car, and asked for a date. She obliged, and they were married September 8, 2000, in Cedar Rapids. Brad 'Donut' and Billie 'Muffin' renewed their vows on May 26th of this year at St. Matthew Catholic Church, where they had become members several years earlier. Brad enjoyed golfing, racing, bowling, and gambling. He belonged to the PGA, Hawkeye Downs Hornets, and local golf and car clubs. He like to drive his boys around in his restored 1955 Buick Century, and travel, especially to the ocean and Grand Canyon. Brad treasured the time spent with his beloved family, telling stories and messing with everyone around the family fire pit. He had a unique sense of humor, was the kindest person, and will be sincerely missed by his loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, including Richard Burhite and Delores Briner; stepmother, Ellen; uncles, Skip and Gus; and dogs, Rocky and Abbey.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses for the care given to Brad at St. Luke's Unity Point Hospital.
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The first time I met Brad was when Billie and my hustand Mark worked at the bowling alley together and I remember Billie and I having a conversation about finding the ones we would marry and I remember telling her I could see how much he loved her just by the way he looked at her even when she wasn’t looking and I knew she found her soul mate and that Aunt Flo was looking down and smiling with joy! He adored his family and would help anyone who crossed his path that needed it…RIP Brad…you will be missed!
I knew Brad through the wonderful stories shared by Billie. I know he made her laugh. She always had a sparkle in her eye when she spoke of him and the joy he brought her especially their children. Lots of love and wishes to Billie and her family and prayers for Brad. Tamara Sears
Billie, I chose to share the symbol of a feather with you and your family, for the following reasons:
The feather looks very fragile and frail to the person that holds it gently in their hands, but in truth it is extremely strong and durable. It also comes in many colors, shapes and sizes, and yet no two feathers are exactly the same.
Although Brad appeared to be fragile and frail in the end to some, we all know that he was extremely strong, and his creator gave him that strength. Brad may have appeared to be just another common man amongst men in this world, but we all know that he was unique in his ways, and that no one could ever be his equal.
Again, his creator made him that way, and thankfully directed him towards you as a gift of his love for you.
Today sadly, Brad has a new purpose and the feather has a new meaning in his world. Today, Brad walks with our Lord and has a first hand view of the feathers used by the Angels that are surrounding the throne of God.
Billie, may God always keep you and your family close and may he always provide you the strength that you will need to continue without your Soulmate / Husband / Father / Best friend here on Earth, until you two meet again in Heaven.
God bless the entire Burhite family, and those that they call friend.
Brad enjoyed hearing what we started referring to as “old people humor”. We loved letting him know every time we were heading out to eat when we had a coupon for BOGO, Our $1.00 iced fancy coffee caramel treat every Monday at Kwik Star, our BOGO Blizzard at DQ that we each would get the coupons in our email as well as at Cold Stone Creamery. We always got some sort of funny comment out of him. The best reaction ever came recently from this story I texted him. We have an all electric car when going home from visiting him in the hospital I let him know that we both had our heated seats on and heated steering wheel and not running the heater per the hint in the owners manual his response was his best ever…. “Oh Mylanta”!!!!!!! We both burst out laughing at his response. I had the pleasure of baking him many desserts as well as banana bread. I had never made a baked cheese cake. I sent him pictures of “goodies” asking if he would be interested in trying. I made a German Chocolate Cheesecake which was so rich but also very good. I loved baking for him I made him several variations of blueberry scones and muffins.
Brad and Bill played golf together every opportunity they could. Billie and I would walk along for exercise and have some girl bonding time while the hubbies got in their guy time. It was a Saturday and Sunday even for us gals that we all looked forward too. They became our Golf children. We never left seeing them without hugs and I love you’s. The last time we saw him we both gave him a hug and told each other Love You!!! R.I.P. you will be forever in our hearts.
Bill & Nancy Skripsky
Just an old Boys & Girls Club b-baller here to express my condolences to the Burhite family. Haven’t seen the Burhite brothers in a few years but always respected these guys for their hard work and sense of strong family bond. I remember going to a wedding reception and felt so welcomed as they took the time to introduce me to everyone in the family including their long lost sisters. It was a happy occasion and I was glad to be a part of it. Rest in peace, Brad.
Matt Kenney
Thank you, Matt! I am Mike’s wife, Michelle and I know all the boy’s enjoyed playing ball with you and the gang! I will pass on your wishes, to his immediate family and the boys, I just had happened to look on this site and saw this and that no one had responded. Thank you, again!
I’m sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. You have my condolences.
Prayers and loving thoughts for Brad and family. He was a close friend of my son growing up. His spirit will be missed.
Michael Burhite I send my condolences Was golfing at Twin Pines golf course and saw a bench in Brad’s name ..