Timothy J. "Tim" Burghart

On November 13, 1958, Timothy Joseph Burghart was born to Harold and Marlys (Johnson) Burghart in Topeka, Kansas. He attended St. Joseph’s and Assumption Grade Schools. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1976. While in high school, Tim worked as a busboy at Tommy’s Fine Food. This began his career in food service. He worked at Sambo’s, Howard Johnson’s, and Kozy Kitchen. In January 1993, Tim became the first grill cook at Terry’s Bar and Grill where he remained until his illness. Tim loved working for Terry and Terry’s customers loved Tim. When not working, Tim bowled in several bowling leagues and played both men’s and Co-Rec softball. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 13012; organizing many of the events they had involving food. He was a volunteer bowling coach for Hayden High School. Tim was an avid KU fan and was an ever-hopeful Chiefs and Royals fan. You could also find Tim travelling around the state to watch the Hayden Wildcats play football, basketball and bowl. Tim loved to tell stories, sometimes endlessly. And regardless of whether you called him Tim, Timmy, Timmy Joe, Bubbles, Rin Tin, Big Brother, or Little Buddy, you had a friend for life. He was very tender-hearted and was willing to do almost anything you asked of him. In December of 2010, Tim found that he had multiple health issues. He fought as hard as he could but unfortunately, his heart and kidneys were not able to over-come the monumental challenge to recover. On July 13, 2011, Tim passed away at Midland Hospice House. He was preceded in death by both his parents. Tim is survived by three sisters and brother-in-laws: Sandy and Brent Foster, Tammy and Danny Alvarez, and Susan and Dennis Moran(Jacksonville, FL), his nephews and nieces: Matthew and Stephanie Lewis, Marissa Lewis, Michael and Kristin Alvarez and their children Parker and Mason, Sean Alvarez, his girlfriend Pam and their children Carson and Haiden, Eric Alvarez, Brandon Alvarez, Will Moran, Krista Moran and her children Cameron and Kayla. He is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, countless friends and his companion of 12 years, Midnight, his cat. Visitation will be Sunday, July 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. and a parish rosary at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Tim Burghart Memorial in care of Envista Credit Union, 2015 SW 10th, Topeka,KS 66604. Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Timothy J. "Tim" Burghart

July 17, 2011