March 16, 1952 – Aug. 11, 2024

Brian Douglas “Goldie” Burt, age 72, passed away in Panorama City on Aug. 11. He was born on March 16, 1952 in Downey and was a 1970 graduate of Crescenta Valley High School.

Growing up in La Crescenta, he often explored the mountains at the top of New York Avenue where his family lived and he was a proud resident of Sunland for almost 40 years. He spent most of his working life as a lineman for the City of Glendale and the City of Los Angeles with special projects. He loved taking trips to Morro Bay in his beloved motorhome with his life partner Linda, scuba diving and, of course, the Dodgers. He enjoyed reading as many books as he could as well as making up games to play with his grandkids. He also enjoyed sending his grandkids unique and one-of-a-kind gifts to make them giggle.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents James Leo Burt of Glendale and Alice Marie Jacobs of Lincoln, Nebraska as well as his stepson Troy Shannon Evans.

Brian is survived by his beloved life partner and, later in life, his caregiver of almost 48 years Linda Reyes Evans. He is also survived by his brother Richard (Vicki) Burt; sisters Geneanne (Phil) Francis and Laurie (Ray) Davis. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Chanel (Mark) Lang of Nashville, Tennessee, and his grandkids Hunter and Peyton Lang, who only knew him as “Papa.” In addition to his immediate family, Brian is survived by a plethora of nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews who adored him.

Brian had a big heart and even bigger personality. He had a way of making those around him laugh and feel better. As much as we miss you and hate that you are no longer around, we know you’re at peace and no longer hurting.