William Aaron Burnes Bio
William Aaron Burnes, a man with a STRONG WILL, fought a courageous battle against cancer, but lost the fight on March 13, 2006. However, as many can attest, he lives on beyond the veil where the human eye cannot see.
William was born in Napa, California on May 29, 1967 to Ronald Eugene Burnes & Linda Ann Johnson Burnes. He was the Grandson of William & Ruth Burnes, and Aaron & Gloria Johnson, and was given the name William Aaron in honor of these two Grandfathers.
He lived life to the fullest and succeeded in all that he did. “Work hard, play hard with a dose of humor” was his motto. As a marine in the 3rd Recon Battalion for 5 years, he attended the Maritime Fire Academy. He was passionate about the work he did as a Commercial Fisherman and a Chief Engineer Contractor. He was well known for his creative talent and ability to build anything to which he set his mind. Classic cars brought him a great deal of pleasure, starting with his beloved 1978 yellow Camaro. His travels took him to countries like Korea, Norway, Germany, Greece, Paris, England, and Japan, and enjoyed scuba diving in some of these remote waters. He loved to read positive books by authors such as C.S. Lewis and Lance Armstrong. He admired influential people like; Ronald Regan, WWII Soldiers and tough wild west Cowboys.
As the oldest of 11 children, Will provided an example to his siblings and extended family. He had the desire to assist those less fortunate and was instrumental in helping many get a fresh start in life. A strong passion for life, and his faith in God inspired by his Christian beliefs, empowered him to love deeper, give more, and fly higher than most could ever dream.
Before his passing, he felt a great connection with his ancestors and began learning more about them. It was not long before they began calling him home. The pain was gone and he was welcomed into heaven by loved ones excited to see him again.
“Think of him still as the same, I say, He is not dead, he is just away”. - James Whitcomb Riley
William Aaron Burnes: May 29, 1967 – March 13, 2006
William was born in Napa, California on May 29, 1967 to Ronald Eugene Burnes & Linda Ann Johnson Burnes. He was the Grandson of William & Ruth Burnes, and Aaron & Gloria Johnson, and was given the name William Aaron in honor of these two Grandfathers.
He lived life to the fullest and succeeded in all that he did. “Work hard, play hard with a dose of humor” was his motto. As a marine in the 3rd Recon Battalion for 5 years, he attended the Maritime Fire Academy. He was passionate about the work he did as a Commercial Fisherman and a Chief Engineer Contractor. He was well known for his creative talent and ability to build anything to which he set his mind. Classic cars brought him a great deal of pleasure, starting with his beloved 1978 yellow Camaro. His travels took him to countries like Korea, Norway, Germany, Greece, Paris, England, and Japan, and enjoyed scuba diving in some of these remote waters. He loved to read positive books by authors such as C.S. Lewis and Lance Armstrong. He admired influential people like; Ronald Regan, WWII Soldiers and tough wild west Cowboys.
As the oldest of 11 children, Will provided an example to his siblings and extended family. He had the desire to assist those less fortunate and was instrumental in helping many get a fresh start in life. A strong passion for life, and his faith in God inspired by his Christian beliefs, empowered him to love deeper, give more, and fly higher than most could ever dream.
Before his passing, he felt a great connection with his ancestors and began learning more about them. It was not long before they began calling him home. The pain was gone and he was welcomed into heaven by loved ones excited to see him again.
“Think of him still as the same, I say, He is not dead, he is just away”. - James Whitcomb Riley
William Aaron Burnes: May 29, 1967 – March 13, 2006
The person never die who had such a will power. William Aaron is among us. May God bless him.
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