April Dawn Burgess

April Dawn Niebruegge Burgess was born Sept. 30, 1974 and went to be with the Lord Feb.11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her PaPa, Bobby E. Tiner Sr. and Uncle Honey, David A. Tiner Sr. She was survived by both parents, Barbara J. Niebruegge and James A. Niebruegge Jr.; little big brother Michael D. Niebruegge and sister in-law, Crishell L. Niebruegge; husband, Dennis L. Burgess Jr.; her children, John M. McGee, Christina M. McGee, Barbara E. McGee-Winters and Charles A. West; nephews, Dustin Stringer and Brandon Stringer; grandparents, Julia Tiner (Nanny) from Dallas, TX and James A and Patsy Niebruegge of Plato, MO; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was her mothers most precious birthday present she ever had. Born in Alamogordo, NM into a military family, she moved to San Antonio, TX Dec.6, 1990. A graduate of Southwest High School Class of 1993. April led a very interesting life. Collecting wolves, dolphins and NASCAR items in her spare time. A big fan of Texas A&M and the Dallas Cowboys. She was an avid football fan. April loved her PaPa who would often say to her, "Talk to me Tiger, Talk to me Tiger" and "where's PaPa's groceries?" April would always pat her little tummy in response to that question. When she was 3 years old she saw snow for the first time on the farm in MO where she saw her grandpa Niebruegge covered in snow thinking he was a snowman, unable to pronounce, she yells out "NoMan, NoMan!!! Mom and dad say "rest in peace baby girl." She will be truly missed by all of her friends and family.