Nov. 11, 1953 - Mar. 3, 2016
Date of Service: Mar. 7, 2016
Lysene Burgi
BURLEY – Lysene Burgi, age 62, of Burley, passed away Thursday, Mar. 3, 2016, at Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.
Lysene was born in Burley, Idaho, Nov. 11, 1953, the daughter of Sylvan & Alene Harding Burgi; joining her older sister, Sylene. She was a graduate of Burley High School, the class of 1972; and then went on to attend cosmetology school, from which she graduated in 1973.
Following the completion of her schooling, Lysene opened the Hair Hut in Heyburn, which she owned and operated, then later worked as a hairdresser for the past 24 years at Expressions hair salon in Burley. She also contributed to the local theater play productions by doing hairstyles and make-up for the Oakley Valley Arts Council.
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lysene served in many capacities, which included, Sunday school and primary teacher, Young Women president, and ward music chairman. Outside of her church service, she also sang in community choruses and played a leading role in the local play production of Arsenic and Old Lace. Her entire life was lived in the Burley community, where she made many dear friendships that she cherished throughout her life.
She is survived by her sister, Sylene Accuttoroop of Roosevelt, Utah; her nieces and nephews; Tyler, Angie, Tauni, Misty, and Nick; and 13 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvan and Alene.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the Burley 2nd and 4th ward LDS Church, 515 E. 16th St., with bishop Adam Haynes officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 1until 1:45 p.m. Monday at the church.
