Katrina (Foley) Burns

Katrina "Trina" Burns, age 34, of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Philip, S.D., died August 12, 2015, at her home in Henderson.

Katrina “Trina” Michelle Foley was born November 1, 1980, to Tom and Ann (Fitzgerald) Foley in Rapid City, S.D. 

She grew up 35 miles northwest of Philip for the first six years of her life while enjoying watching her favorite baby kittens grow up. Her family moved into the town of Philip in 1986 where she attended school and graduated from high school in 1999. 

While in high school, she played basketball, volleyball, ran track and earned many accolades, winning Philip's first girls’ basketball district title, playing at five-state volleyball tournaments, winning Philip's first state title in volleyball, and running at state track. 

Trina spent the summer of 1995 babysitting for her sister, Kim, and had a special relationship with her nephew, Karch. She taught him how to memorize and quote movies. She could always start the quote and Karch would finish it. 

    Trina attended Black Hills State University in Spearfish to obtain a social science degree and graduated in 2004. While at college, she played volleyball for the Yellow Jackets. Her biggest and proudest moment(s) was to become a mom. Her first son, Brayden, was born December 7, 2000. While in college, she worked for the day care which Brayden attended so she could spend as much time as possible with him. 

  While at college, she met the love of her life, Tom Burns, on the 10th of May 2003. They were married in Spearfish on September 3, 2004. They made their home in Spearfish where she worked at Sanford’s Pub and Grub while Tom worked for Hills Materials. She gave birth to their second son Kyler on June 27, 2005. Trina and Tom moved to Henderson, Nev., in December 2006. Zaelur blessed their lives on August 3, 2007. 

  She was an amazing mother of the most amazing boys in the world and a world class chef in the eyes of her family. She was the biggest cheerleader for her family, whether it dealt with sports, school or life in general. No one will ever forget her laugh or her non-stop sense of humor which will never quit even after her passing. Katrina was the most selfless person on this world. She put everyone in front of her own problems. She touched many others lives, from the homeless on the street, people down on their luck, or someone she had never met face to face on the other side of the world. It did not matter the time of day or night, she was always willing to help. 

  She spent her final years of her life taking care of her family at home, making sure each day her family stayed on the right path and the right direction. Her actions were reflected upon her children, her husband and others around the world. She may not be here in person but with the never quit attitude she possessed, she will be there every day to insure her family does not falter. She will be missed dearly by her family, friends and the others lives she touched.

    She is survived by her husband, Tom Burns, Henderson; three sons, Brayden, Kyler and Zaelur, Henderson; her parents, Tom and Ann Foley, Philip; four brothers, Mark Foley and his wife, Vanessa, Vermillion, Richard Foley, Philip, Steve Foley and his wife Staci, New Ulm, Minn., and Robert "Bob" Foley and his wife, Joan, Ortonville, Minn.; one sister, Kim Bouman, Philip; father-in-law, Chuck Burns and his wife, Sue; father-in-law, Casey Harney and his wife, Debra; sister-in-law, Melissa Burns; brother-in-law, Matthew Burns and his wife, Brenna; nieces and nephews, Christian, Tommy, Emilie, Dalton, Connor, Garrett, Kelly, Stephanie, Karch, Chris, Keely, Kiera, Keenan and Autumn; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by three infant brothers, Paul, Nicholas and Gorman; her maternal grandparents, Edward and Catherine Fitzgerald; paternal grandparents, Pat and Eva Foley; and a brother-in-law, Jim Bouman.

Services are pending.

Arrangements are with Rush Funeral Home of Philip.