Christopher Burns

October 23, 2012 - January 9, 2016

Christopher Augustus “Gus” Burns was born on October 23, 2012 in Waco, TX. Gus passed away peacefully in his parents arms on January 9, 2016 at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, TX from complications related to a congenital heart defect.

During Gus’s three wonderful years on this Earth, he blessed all of those that he came into contact with. His smile was contagious and his laughter filled the room. Gus’s bright and self-less approach to life made those around him better people.

Gus spent countless hours watching, singing, and dancing to his favorite show, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse . Gus also enjoyed playing cowboy, going to the Cameron Park Zoo, spending time with Daddy in the shop, helping Mommy in the kitchen, and being a big brother to Granger.

Gus is survived by his parents, Marc and Alicia Burns of Lorena, TX; baby brother Granger Burns of Lorena, TX; grandparents Ned and Doris Burns of Lorena, TX; grandparents Jas and Gail Dale of Moscow, KS; uncle and aunt Jeremy and Jill Burns of San Marcos, TX; uncle, aunt, and cousin Jake, Meghan, and Knox Burns of Dalhart, TX; aunt Rebecca Dale of Manhattan, KS.

A celebration of Gus’s life will be held on January 16, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Waco, TX. Burial will follow at the cemetery in Lorena, TX.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund, in honor of Gus, has been setup to benefit Cook Children’s Hospital - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Donations may be sent to:

The Gus Burns Memorial Fund

c/o The First National Bank of Central Texas

P.O. Box 2662

Waco, TX 76702

Saturday January 16, 2016 , 10:00 - am at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel