Tristin Burkheimer, age 15, of Kimberly, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. He was born on May 25, 1998, in Appleton, the son of Brian and Hope (Grotenhuis) Burkheimer. Tristin was a sophomore at Kimberly High School. He did very well in school and especially enjoyed his tech ed classes. He was a…
Continue ReadingDear Family,
My boss at work just lost his 19 year old son unexpectedly in October. He used to come to work with his dad at the store. So when I read of your loss it prompted me to send you these two scriptural sources which I gave to his dad. They are John chapter 11 and Mark chapter 5 beginning with verse 35. They both speak of Jesus resurrecting those who had died. It is comforting to think that Jesus when his Kingdom begins ruling over the earth will begin resurrecting all our loved ones. For more details visit JW.org and click on publications, click on page 5 and read the brochure When Someone You Love Dies. I hope these scriptures bring some comfort to the family and I do send my condolences for your loss.
Dear Hope,
I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. Words seem a paltry offering, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heart is aching.
Ms Hope, I am so very sorry for your great sadness. The hurt is so tremendous and I wish their was something to say or do to make it better. I am so very sorry. I had Tristin in class for such a short time and it was a pleasure to get to know him. You are in our prayers. Karp
Hope
I am so sorry to hear about Tristan. You and your family are in my prayers.
Miss you.
I'm so sorry Hope. My prayers are with you. I can't imagine your pain or grief at this time. My God's strength help you through.

Hi Hope,
I can not begin to let you know that I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care of yourself.
Barbara Coutts
Hope, I cannot begin to understand your loss. I am so sorry and saddened for you. I pray God's peace be upon you and your family. God bless.
It is Great to hear so many wonderful things about my son. He is my life and my whole world. He is an amazing person and has taught me so much. I want to thank all of you for your prayers and words of kindness. It means a lot to hear all the wonderful words spoken about him. Please keep sharing. I honestly don't know how I will go on without him. Thank You everyone.
Hope
Dear Hope, I am deeply saddened at hearing about Tristin, and I cannot begin to imagine your pain at this time. Tristin was the light of your life and everyone who knows you also knows how much you love him. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Hope, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Tristin was a wonderful kid and I'm glad we got the chance to spend time with him. My heart breaks for you, if there is anything you need I'm always here. Keep the memories close to your heart and know that he loved you.
Hope, my heart is filled with great sadness for you, and I cannot even imagine the pain you are enduring.... You are a special friend to me, and if I could, I would take your pain away! I always enjoyed listening to your stories about Tristin and the different vacations you would go on- I loved how your eyes would twinkle and smile as you would talk about him. I know how much you loved him, and I'm sure he did too! I am here for you, Hope! XOXOXOX
Love Jeff, Kelley, Peyton, Gabriella, Nadia & Preston Stadler
Oh, Hope, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I wish I had the right words to comfort you and take this pain away. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.
My Dearest Hope, I am so so sorry to hear of your lost. Tristin will be truly missed. I can't begin to imagine how you are feeling right now. Keep the memories of Tristin close to your heart. If you need anything, please let me know, I am here for you whenever you need me. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jan Zahn and family.
Hope and family...I am SO saddened to hear about Tristin. I can only pray that God holds you and gives you comfort and peace. Tristin was a beautiful gift from God. He was loved and touched the hearts of many. Gods healing hand upon you all.
This is something that helped me.
Brian, Hope, I'm very sorry for your loss. I Am keeping your family In my thoughts. Time is the only thing that heals. I have no words to express my deep sadness for your loss...
I'm so sorry for your loss, Hope. I remember seeing your son at youth soccer games when Sam played. He was good! Prayers for God's peace and comfort for your family.
May God's loving words, provide comfort to your family and friends during this time of loss. May the special memories made with Tristin forever remind those of how precious friendship and love are. God's healing prayers to you all.
My Deepest Sympathy~
Tears
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
and bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken
no time to say goodbye
you were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches in sadness
and secret tears still flow,
what it meant to lose you,
no one will ever know.
~Author Unknown
Hope and Family!
I am sooooo sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all! If you or your family need anything, Holly and Bre have my number so please use it. Praying for strength during this difficult time your family faces. (((((((((Big hug to you all))))))))

Prayers to you and your family. May Tristin keep watch over you and hold you tight and let you know that he is ok. God Bless you and strengthen you throughout your life. My Deepest Sympathy.
prayers go out to you and your family he will be greatly missed Zachary will always treasure the good memories he had with tristen god bless!!!!!!
"As you hold me close in memory, even though we are apart, my spirit will live on in the heaven of your heart...I am with you always. " (author unknown)
We will miss you Tristin! You have been a great friend to Camie. Thanks for making her laugh and smile so often.
Our family offers our prayers and hugs during this unexpected sorrow. May God wrap his arms around everyone to give comfort in this time of need.
Tom, Jodi Lee, Karley, Camie and Hannah Kilsdonk
Tristin you were my best friend you were always there for me u protected me when I was in trouble u were a great guy I loved ur laughs and I love looking back on our memories my eyes burn from crying so much
Tristin you and me were super close. we were always with each other in 9th grade and I am ganna miss talking to you at lunch. You made everyone at the table laugh and it was always more fun to hang with you while the ppl at the table were doin their own thing. I remember you fixed my beats and I wish I could've gotten to know you much more. We were close but not to the point where you could tell me anything, but honestly i felt like i could tell you anything because you were someone close. We never got to hang out and that's the one thing I regret because you were honestly one of my best friends. Even though we didn't know each other for a long time I wish we would've talked more and did more things together.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I know your family loved you very much. You will be deeply missed.
My Dear Friend Hope - I wish I could find the words that would help ease the pain and sorrow you feel. Please know how much support you have in your family and friends. I am here for you day and night and am so so very sorry for your loss. Tristin will live on forever in the hearts of all of us that knew and love him.
As a friend of Julie Trickle's from the days when we were Tristan's age, I send my condolences to you all during this most difficult time. There are no words that will bring peace or comfort. However, I send prayers and the hope that you will find strength through God and your cherished memories of Tristan and the joys he brought to your lives.
Prayers go out to you and your family. Tristin, I'm glad I got to meet you. You were a really good friend. I know we haven't talked in a while but, you were a great person. I had a lot of fun hanging out with you at paper fest. Rest in peace. Love you lots. P.s. Hope you are having a great time snowboarding up in heaven.
My Daugther is a Sophmore at KHS and although I dont know you personally , I am sending heart felt sincere sympathy.
My families prayers go out to Tristin and his family. God be with you all.
My heart aches for you and your family and nothing I can say will fill the void left by a great young man. My prayers will be strong for you and your family.
I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
I did not know your son but he was in my son Spencer's phy ed class. I can feel you pain somewhat due to the fact that I just lost my dad on the 10th, but he was 84 years old and had a long life. I cannot begin to understand your pain fully in losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and I am asking God to keep you wrapped in his loving arms and that he now protect Tristin and relieve his pain. Lord, I ask that you keep Tristin's family close and protect them from the evil of Satan at this time of suffering. May they turn to you in their time of need. Lord, I pray that Tristin be protected by your loving arms and that he is at peace. I ask and pray all of this in Jesus' name...Amen! God Bless!