Support Jill Burns and Family in Their Time of Loss

OTHER GIVING OPTIONS

China Giving Option:

For China giving options via Alipay, please use the following QR code connected to the account of Mike's dear friend, Jon Brantingham:

501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible Option:

Especially for large and/or recurring gifts, please visit the digital Mike Burns Memorial at mykeeper.com/mikeburns for Jimimah Burns' contact information about a tax-deductible option.

MESSAGE FROM TANNER

We are so thankful for the overwhelming amount of support from friends and family and the countless people who have offered to help us in any way possible. My dad touched the lives of many, and we greatly appreciate your willingness to help my family upon his passing.

That being said, I am starting this fundraiser to help my mom and family through this painful transition. Any financial gifts will help cover:

Any gift, no matter the size, will be a major blessing to all of us. On behalf of each of my family members, thank you so much for your love, generosity, and prayers.

With gratitude,

Tanner.

OBITUARY

Michael Lee Burns II, born August 6th, 1972, in El Paso Texas, passed away peacefully from a heart attack during the night of August 29th, 2025 (August 28th, 2025 in the Western Hemisphere), while in Shanghai, China, with his beloved wife Jill by his side. Though Mike was in perfectly good health, the Lord had other plans for him and decided to usher him into his heavenly home early at the age of 53.

The son of Michael Burns I (deceased) and Pat Zane, Mike fathered three wonderful children with his wife Jill—Tanner, Noah, and Zoe Burns—and is also survived by his younger brother, Tucker Burns. His family is proud to bear his last name and will forever remember Mike as the best dad, husband, brother, and friend anyone could ever ask for. Mike loved each of his family and countless others with the undying love of his Lord, Jesus Christ, and his family speaks of how his life was worth hundreds of years rather than merely 53. The sheer impact, love, and care Mike displayed toward others over his short time on earth can be quantified by none other than God alone. 

Mike was a man of immense joy and passion. When he had time to himself, you could find him fly fishing in mountain rivers, golfing across the world, and listening to audio books. Nevertheless, his true passion was for others. As Co-Founder and Master Coach at Adaptive Leaders, Mike spent thousands of hours investing in the lives of global business leaders and executives, helping them to not only grow their professional performance but also to become better parents, friends, spouses, and individuals.

Furthermore, many around the world consider Mike their spiritual father and mentor. Mike prayed diligently for those in his life, especially his family, and wanted every person he came into contact with to know of his Savior's love. Whether in a zoom meeting, church pew, or airplane aisle, Mike's faith compelled him to sacrificially lay down his life for neighbor and stranger alike. Though Mike is now at home with Christ above, the fruit of his life is present here below like a glimpse into heaven's window and will endure unto eternity.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE:

Jill Burns: “Mike Impacted SO MANY OF YOU. I cannot count the ways… please join us to celebrate his AMAZING LIFE. The “Celebration of Life” service will be held in the USA in Austin, Texas IN THE UPCOMING weeks.”

We will post the event details in the Memorial website below once available.

MEMORIAL WEBSITE

For more information or if you would like to leave a tribute for Mike and his family, please visit the digital Mike Burns Memorial at mykeeper.com/mikeburns.