William "Bill" Burke's Obituary
Mr. William G. Burke, age 71, passed away early Monday morning, May 9, 2011 at his home. He was born April 30, 1940 to George C. and H. Florene (Blakely) Burke in Muskegon, and was a life resident. Bill worked at American Coil Spring for 40 years before retiring, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He enjoyed spending time at his cottage in Fountain, MI, meeting with his breakfast friends every month, and he also loved his grand-puppies. On June 24, 1960 Bill married Julie Ann Wierda, and she survives him along with 3 children, Joanne (Chuck) Young of Twin Lake, Sandra ((Tom) Paquin of Ludington, Patrick (Marie) Burke of Muskegon; 8 grandchildren, Brittany (Kris) Hoffman, Jordan, Taylor, and Mackenzie Young, Brandi and Tiffani Schulz, Lance and Zack Burke; 1 great grandchild, Braedon Hoffman; 1 brother, Steven (Patti) Burke of Twin Lake; 1 sister-in-law, Cathy Burke of New Boston, MI; 1 aunt, Betty Richardson of Muskegon. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, Richard Burke; and his step-father, Thomas Trudell. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey (231) 798-1100 with Mr. Fred Hoffman officiating. VISITATION with the family will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. You may sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, or the American Cancer Society.
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