Danica Lynn Burdine's Obituary
Danica (Dani) Lynn Burdine, 49, was taken from her boys, Connor and Seneca too soon on September 12, 2016. She was born to Pamela Nell Cassera , (deceased) who was determined to have her and Jim Burdine , who developed a loving relationship with her.She leaves behind her brother, Jessie Burdine and his family, who she respected and loved very much. Danica had a very special ability to make friends, life long partners. Linda Silva, Carol Basetti and Judy Burton, were her secret keepers and they helped her to create lifelong memories. Her grandmother, Esperanza, was her rock and she gave Danica a sense of belonging.Danica worked for UC Medical Center for 20 years and was the “Go To” person for all of those who needed a reliable, knowledgeable, go to person. Danica was a smart, warm, kind hearted person who never wanted anything more in this world than her boys. Her sister Taryn Ortiz , gave Danica everything she needed when she needed it the most and that was giving her little ones, security, comfort and love. Taryn kept all of them together when the outcome could have been disastrous. She was also Danica’s caregiver after her life altering strokes. You will never meet 2 more stubborn people than these 2 sisters. But, when the need presented itself, Taryn stepped up and they fought, but, they got through. Danica courageously and stubbornly fought to overcome the aftermath of those debilitating and unfair strokes.Danica loved life and she would not give in to what life threw at her. She will be missed and loved. But, NO one will miss her as much as Connor, 12 or Seneca, 7. Somewhere, she has been greeted by her mother, her grandfather, her step grandfather, and her aunt .Whenever you hear thunder, you will know that Pam and Danica have found each other! Rest in peace, Dani , til we see you again.
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