Jeffrey James Burns, 55, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital following a brief illness.
A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation, 1276 Tate Trail, Union City, MI, 49094.
Visitation will take place just before the service beginning at 11:00 a.m., also at Lighthouse. Cremation will follow the service.
Jeffrey was born on November 23, 1968, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Paul Dean and Judith Arline (German) Burns. January 20, 2024, Jeffrey married the love of his life, Teresa Lynn Booher in Coldwater after a 20-year romance. He was recently working at Coldwater Veneer, creating specialized projects as requested.
Jeffrey was a very talented wood worker who could envision anything you asked for and then build it. His talents were limitless. He enjoyed playing slots, woodworking, being a mentor, making people laugh and spending time with his family & friends.
In addition to his wife, Teresa, Jeffrey is survived by his children, Erin Barber, Justin Barber, Heather Kooistra and Felicia Garza; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Landon, Makenna, Savannah, Sierra, Carson, Rhett, Remington, Maverick, Alexandri and Natalyin; his sister Lori Wiebenga; his brother Paul Burns; his special nephew Timothy Burns; and his best friend Paul Neuland.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Larry Burns, Mark Burns; and his sister Cindy Burns.
Memorial donations can be made to Teresa Booher to assist with final expenses.



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