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Kierra Jade Naing

Kierra Jade Naing

Apr. 20, 2005 - Sep. 19, 2024

Date of Service: Oct. 1, 2024

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BURLEY – Kierra Jade Naing, 19, born on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, due to a sudden illness.

Kierra was the daughter of John and Renee Naing and sister to Kaitlyn and Kaycee, all of Burley, Idaho. Kierra loved her sisters more than anything in this entire world. In addition to her parents and sisters, Kierra is survived by her grandma, Carrie Thompson; grandparents, Ken and Kyi Kyi Whiting; uncles, Rob (Shantell) Thompson, Rick (Mindy) Thompson, Chris (Esther) Naing of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Rangen Yi of Boise. Kierra’s family network extended throughout the world with family members in multiple countries including Myanmar with her great-great-grandmother, Daw Nyunt Nyunt Tin of Yangon, Myanmar.

Kierra was so many different things to so many different people, but a source of love and laughter to all who knew her. Kierra had a love of music that she expressed in many ways. Beginning with dance at Dance Force Dance Studio in the second grade she would spend hours practicing her choreography and dance routines. She loved performing and loved to compete with her team. In junior high she stepped out of her comfort zone and competed in a Hip Hop solo and earned a solo trophy that she was tremendously proud of. She also began singing in choir in junior high and found a second outlet of music.

The choir program was something that Kierra cherished, but during this time dance was her complete focus as she was excelling with her studio and teaching younger kids. Kierra entered high school and continued to be a part of the mixed choir, dance studio and, in addition, a member of the Burley High School Stepperettes. During Kierra’s sophomore year, she broke her foot and was sidelined in dance for most of the year due to the break which required surgery in the spring. After surgery dancing was never the same for Kierra and she chose to change her focus to her love of music. Mr. Dusty Fisher of the Burley Choir program was her hero who encouraged her to audition for the higher choirs and Kierra decided to step out and be vulnerable; she made Bella Voce. As part of Bella Voce, Kierra was able to have the opportunity to work and save to pay for herself to be able to travel with the choir to Ireland the following summer before her senior year.

Kierra was a larger-than-life figure and had a way to connect with everyone she met along the way. She will be truly missed!

Please join us for Kierra’s viewing on Monday, September 30, from 5 until 7 pm and the funeral service on Tuesday, October 1, starting at 11 am at the Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home located 1350 E 16th St, Burley, ID 83318. The burial will be at the Declo Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.

We would also like to invite you to lunch and to celebrate Kierra’s life with us at The Shanty Bell located 1357 E Main St, Burley, ID 83318.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/r4FWbKxzFa8.

Condolences for Kierra Jade Naing

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From Katie Haertle:
I didn't know you from school but I knew you from Buckin Brew. You were such a kind soul, may you rest easy.
Dear Naing Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss and hope you can find peace.
From Laura Bywater:
Our family is so very sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful soul. I was lucky enough to have met her through Buckin’ Brew. She always made our day better with her beautiful smile and fun spirit. She will be dearly missed by so many people she touched. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.
From Kristi Pugh:
Kierra you will be missed. I enjoyed getting to know you and your dad John on our Ireland trip. What great memories we shared. Love and prayers from our family to yours. Kristi, Paul, Paul and Victor Pugh
From Laura Bywater:
Our family is so very sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful soul. I was lucky enough to have met her through Buckin’ Brew. She always made our day better with her beautiful smile and fun spirit. She will be dearly missed by so many people she touched. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.
From Hau Mung:
We look forward to the heavenly life.

John 11:25
"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die"
From Christina Sanchez-Bynam:
Renee and family,
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Love and hugs across the miles!
From John Beltran:
Kierra was a sweet happy girl her smile light up the day. She was funny and her laugh was contagious. I'm diabetic and she would always ask how my blood sugar levels were and she always told me to take good care of myself. My condolences to the Naing family your daughter will be missed she touched alot of people.
From Kelli Bates :
I want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. I haven't seen either of you in a minute but we had some good times in Buhl. How time flies, Renee my heart hurts so much for you. Please please call me if you need anything, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to vent, cry, scream. Same goes for you John. I love you both.
From Tammy Cooper :
I was devastated to hear about your sudden loss, and the unexpectedness of this loss makes it all the more heartbreaking. My deepest sympathies go out to you. Kierra was a beautiful, kind a sweet student. She will be missed.
From Brad & Laurie Wirtz:
Know that our love, thoughts, and prayers are with Kierra and her Family during this difficult time. God Bless!
From Mallory Tegan:
Kierra has always been the kindest girl in the room. I will forever cherish the memories we’ve made. I’m so glad she got to be apart of my life while we were little girls, I know she’ll always be that sweet little girl.
From Charlotte:
Kierra, we all love and miss you so much. Thank you for so many memories and laughs through our years together in school and in Bella Voce. Thank you for all the redbull infusions and experimental mixtures. You were truly a light in this world and such a blessing to those who know you.

To Kierra’s family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time, I’m so sorry for your loss.
From Savannah :
we met my freshman year in choir and you had such a passion for everything you did.You always would listen when i needed it. Or even when i needed a hug you were always there no matter what. i will miss you so much And the fiery spirit you had. we love you girl! rest easy
From Dusty Fisher:
Kierra, I am going to miss you going out of your way for a hug. I am so glad I have memories of our choir trip to Ireland, let alone 5+ years of singing in choir.

Family, my heart is breaking for you. Reach out if you need anything.
From Lexi Jensen:
we met in junior high and starting actually talking to each other when i saw you wearing your moms Legend Seating Conpany jacket and told you that my dad also worked there. you were the kindest person i ever met. i remember going into the jr high bathrooms and making tiktok's with you. rest east gorgeous girl. you are so deeply missed
From Aubs:
Kierra, you were my best friend. My ride or die. I love you so so much. I know you are always with me and i appreciate it so very much
From Jaden Birge:
It seems like just yesterday my family and I were visiting you guys. Kierra always knew how to light up a room, but not the kind of light you get from the old lamp in the corner of the living room…more like the kind of light you get from the sun as it breaks the horizon in the morning. Colorful, blinding, and infinite. I imagine the way she loved is the same. I’m sorry for your loss Naing Family. I am heartbroken for you all.
From Alesha Stringham:
Dear family, we are so sorry for the loss of your sweet talented daughter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Kierra smile and tender heart will be missed by all those that she came in contact with.
From Lex:
I love you my sweet best friend! You mean the world to me and i’m so sad you had to leave me so soon! Rest easy! and watch over your family
From Melissa Farran :
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. My thoughts will be with you.
From Yvonne Ray :
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart is broken. Your family is in my prayers at this time.
From Stephanie Hamilton :
I am so sorry for your loss.
From Michelle Andersen:
John n Family
I’m saying prayers for you and your family . I’m deeply sorry. May God be with you at this time.
From mindy l lopez:
I'm so sorry for your loss my friends your in my prayers. Rest in peace precious angel.
From Lesia Anderson :
I bet Grandpa Gale has her wrapped in his arms so tight ! Thinking of you all with lots of love Lesia , Deb , Casey , Lesley
From Hannah:
Praying for her family. She was so sweet
From STEVEN JESSOP:
I KNOW YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND PRECIOUS SPIRIT WILL GLOW IN THE HEAVENS AS IT DID AND DOES IN THE HEARTS OF ALL OF US WHO LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU KIERRA.

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