Lemmy Cordell Burvee

Lemmy Cordell Burvee was born on September 23rd, 2024, at Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Just two short weeks later, on October 7th, 2024, he passed peacefully in the loving arms of his family.

From the start, Lemmy was special. His arrival was somewhat of a surprise to his parents, so when life gave them lemons, they made a Lemmy. His bond with his brother, Milo, was unique—both shared a form of dwarfism and quickly began plotting against their older brother, Kellen. Though Cordell wasn’t necessarily named after the legendary Cordell Walker, the toughness and grit of that character would have served him well.

Lemmy was born with a congenital heart and lung disease that, together, left no viable chance of survival. He gifted the world with 14 precious days, and while the reason for those days, and not years, may never be known, perhaps the true meaning of his name can shed some light. Lemmy means “belonging to God,” and Cordell refers to a cord or rope maker. His presence tied together and strengthened the bonds of those around him, and that may be what he was sent here to do. Belonging solely to God and never to this life, Lemmy leaves behind a legacy that will continue to grow as each of us finds our sense of belonging and makes our own ropes that tether us to the faiths and friendships we hold dear.

Lemmy was preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Nora Burvee, and his grandfather, Jeffery Wallace Burvee. He leaves behind his parents, Tyler and Teri Burvee of Colby, KS; brothers, Kellen (17) and Milo (11); grandparents, Marla Burvee of Spring Hill, KS, and Michael and Connie Istas of Aurora, KS. Additionally, Lemmy was loved by and leaves behind several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends both near and far.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 585 N French Ave, Colby, KS 67701. A luncheon will immediately follow in the church basement. Donations made in lieu of flowers will be used by the family to honor Lemmy and pay it forward to the charities that filled his short life with comfort and memories. They can be sent to The Bank of Colby c/o Lemmy Cordell Burvee Memorial Fund, PO Box 405, Colby, KS 67701.