Blake (Nels) Nelson Burkhart

Christmas Day gained a little more joy on December 25, 1994, when Blake (Nels) Nelson Burkhart was born. Blake never took himself too seriously and always had a handsome smirk on his face, which let you know he was probably up to something. He was uniquely himself, with an easygoing nature and a sense of humor that made him fun to be around. He was charming, witty, and deeply loved by the people lucky enough to know him. Blake is survived by his mother, Laura Freeman; father, Randy Burkhart; stepmother, Robbin; sisters, Kala, Jena, and Miranda; his nieces, nephews, and countless other family members and friends who will miss him endlessly. Blake is welcomed into heaven by his older brother, Justin Burkhart, and his grandparents, Alys Freeman, and Lona and Gene Burkhart. ------------------------- Service: Please join us in remembering Blake and the life he shared with us. September 26th, 2026 at 1:00 PM Minton Brown Park Gazebo 2200 Minto Island Rd SW, Salem, OR 97302 Please RSVP to Jena Burkhart at 541-848-0221 or burkhartjena@gmail.com