James "Jim"Allen Burt, 68, of Eau Claire, died Friday, April 15, 2011, at Luther Hospital. \r\nJim was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on August 19, 1942, a son of Allen and Verone (Sather) Burt.\r\nJim married Jacqlynn "Lynn" Fisher on November 11, 1961, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This year Jim and Lynn would have celebrated their 50th year wedding anniversary.\r\nAs a young boy, Jim worked with his dad as a mason and later became part of the family business, Allen K. Burt Masonry, in Eau Claire. During his working years Jim loved to work and was known as a hard worker. He was fascinated with the art of structure and creating buildings in which he took great pride in The Allen K. Burt Masonry Company was well known to have built many business buildings and residences in the Eau Claire area.\r\nJim worked as a consultant for Aero Masonry in Eau Claire until 2009.Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman and especially enjoyed deer hunting with his family and friends.He also enjoyed going to the family cabin in Barnes with his wife, Lynn and family where they enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, four wheeling and golf. He also was a NASCAR fan.Jim loved life and was a great family man and provider. He will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.\r\nJim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jacqlynn "Lynn"; three children, Allen (Tammi) Burt, Melissa Burt, (Todd Hoenish), Jennifer (Robert) Sigurdson all of Eau Claire; eight grandchildren, Justin Burt (Melissa Lange), Alissa (Chris) Knoll, Joey Sigurdson, Nicole Burt, Sam Zich, Nick Zich, Megan Sigurdson and Lydia Zich; two great-grandchildren, Collin Burt and Claire Knoll; two sisters, Janis Smith and Judy (John) Roach all of Eau Claire. Jim is also survived by several nieces and nephews.\r\nHe was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Matthew Jon;\r\nMemorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at First Lutheran Church, 1005 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire, with Pastor Scott Miller officiating. Visitation will beTuesday, April 19, 2011, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave., Eau Claire. There will no visitation on Wednesday at the church.James Allen Burt, my Grandpa and best friend. I have learned so much from my Grandfather, he made me the man I am today. I have learned great things from him. He taught me how to treat people with respect, how to be honest, own up to responsibility and to work hard. Grandpa showed me doing things for you is very rewarding. He always wanted things perfect right down to answering the phone as quick as possible. I even try to talk like him at times because I always could see how people shined when he spoke. As a boy I wanted to be him as a man I am inspired by what I have learned from him. I was so lucky to have him for nearly 31 years of my life! I always looked forward to talking to him, and whenever I could I would be at my Grandparents house. It is a privilege to stand here and talk to all of you about how I feel about Grandpa. I am so fortunate to have been so close to him. I talked with my Grandpa more than my closest friends. If I needed help with my house, advice on anything, he would always give it to me straight. Anyone who knew my Grandpa knows how big his heart was, how special and lucky each one of us are to have had him touch our lives. He could see the good in everyone he met. He would open the door to anyone who needed help in there personal life struggles. One of the many great attributes of my Grandpa's personality is that he always wanted the best for everyone in his family and friends. If Grandpa knew something wasn't right for you, you knew not to do it, and if you did do something wrong he always understood and never judged you. That is how close I was to Grandpa. Even now I find myself asking Grandpa for advice. We can all take what we have learned from Grandpa Jim and apply that mentality to our families. It is what he would want. He would want us all to stay close and laugh about all the good times, and to create more good times. I wish I could think of more to say but I will never forget the time I had with my Grandpa! I will always love you Grandpa! From Justin \r\n

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