James Burgess

James Irwin Burgess, 61, died peacefully in his sleep at the Hospice of Laramie. Jim was born on February 3, 1958 in Sheridan, Wyoming to William and Virginia Burgess. He was currently employed with FDL Operating L.L.C as an IT Manager for the past 3 years, and he previously worked for different companies in the Salt Creek Field: K-Ten Well Service, Amoco Production, Howell Petroleum, and Anadarko. While living in Sheridan, Jim was a manager at Shakeys Pizza; he also worked at A-1 Electric and Radio Shack/Peak Electronics. Jim was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Casper. Jim devoted his life to caring for others, especially his wife Pattie and family. More than anything, Jim had a deep faith that led him to pass peacefully into God's loving embrace. Jim was the director of Salt Creek Community Rec for 20 years, Boy Scout Leader, and avid Denver Broncos fan. Jim was also involved with United Way. Jim met the love of his life, Pattie, while attending Sheridan High School. He graduated from there in 1976, and they married in 1978. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William and Virginia Burgess; brothers, Bob Burgess, Kenny Burgess, and Scott Burgess; sisters, Linda Hilterbrand and Penny Clawson; and granddaughter, Hannah Lee. He is survived by his wife Pattie of 41 years; daughters Angela (Kris) Sitachitta of Spring, TX, Candi (Jay) Lee of Casper and Kimberly (Chris) Redmond of Casper; grandsons, Miles Sitachitta, Eian Lee, Elijah Redmond; granddaughters, Monica Sitachitta and Heidi Lee; sister, Mary Hackworth; nephews, Joey Haskell and Kenny Burgess; nieces, Tiffany Hackworth and Michell Hackworth, Ruth Foster. A funeral Service will be held 2:30 P.M., Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Casper. Memorials may be made to the Salt Creek Community Rec in Midwest, Wy. Or donate to his granddaughter's fundraiser to attend Soccer camp in Barcelona, Spain.

Service

Thursday, August 8, 2019 2:30pm

Trinity Lutheran Chuch

12th and Missouri

Casper, Wyoming 82609

Visitation

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Home

600 CY Avenue

CASPER, WY 82601