Darren M. Burns, age 43 of Grafton, ND passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, surrounded by his mother and close friends after a long courageous battle with a neurological muscular disorder. Darren M. Burns was born December 26, 1970 in Grafton, ND to Robert and Sharon (Rheaume) Burns. He attended school in Grafton, graduating in 1988. He attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and Lake Region Community College in Devils Lake, ND. He worked at United Express Airlines in Grand Forks and Sharpie's floral and landscaping in Grafton until his health forced him to retire. He currently made his home in Grafton. Darren was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton. He was an avid sports fan and participated in Special Olympics. He loved watching the Fighting Sioux and Chicago Bears. He especially loved spending time with his family and enjoyed traveling to visit them. Darren is survived by his mother, Sharon Burns, Grafton, ND; brothers: Dennis Burns and Douglas (Janan) Burns, both of Des Moines, IA; his nephews: A.J., Alex and Adam Burns and his aunt, MaryLou Rheaume, Grafton, ND and uncle Roger (Dianne) Burns, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father Robert and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 2:30 P.M. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Grafton. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service.
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