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Paul S. Burke, Sr., age 85, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 along with his wife of 65 years, Jean G. Burke, age 83. Beloved mother and father of Gwen Styron (Larry), Paul Burke, Jr. (Tammy) and Randy Burke, Sr. (Helen). Loving grandparents of Scott Styron (Tara), Jennifer Plaisance (Jimmy), Stacey McCraney, Sammy Burke, Mitchell Burke (Nicole), Randy Burke, Jr., Angela Singletary (Rodney), and Jesse Burke (Jeri). Also survived by 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and Alton "Buzzy" Mills. Jean is survived by her sister, Golma Lee Redford and preceded in death by her parents, Glenn G. Clark, Sr. and Molly O'Quinn Clark, and her siblings, Glenn Clark, Huey Clark, Miriam Booth, Wilma Cox and O.W. Cox. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Leah Bourgeois Thorne and Paul Samuel Burke, and his brothers, Paul Thorne and Willie Thorne.
Paul and Jean were dedicated members of the American Legion Post 267 where Jean was currently the Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain and Paul was a current Home Board member and the Past Post Commander. Paul proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. Paul was retired from Amtrak after 47 years of service.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 9:00 am until service time. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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October 9, 2013
C F
I am so sorry for your loss may the god of all comfort continue to help you thru this difficult time 2 Cor 1:3.
September 25, 2013
Mitch Nicole Cheyenne Burke
I miss you dearly maw maw and paw paw... I wish I could have said good bye and told you that I loved you just one more time... you will always be in the best of my memory... I'm am so blessed that my daughter Cheyenne was able to meet and know her great grandparents... we love you more that you will ever know.... keep looking down on me until we meet again...
September 14, 2013
Arianne Redford Quirk
Love you so much, Aunt Jean! Will miss you always too. Granny misses you dearly. I try my best to look after her. She means more to me than you could imagine. Thanks for the kindness you've shown to us all and the way you and Uncle Paul have shown that love can definitely last a lifetime. Peace be with you and we'll all be together again one day.
September 13, 2013
Randy, Sorry, I couldn't make it Thursday, but, I wanted to say again, how sorry I am for your loss. Althought your dad and I didn't always see eye-to-eye, now I can see what he was fighting for, more clearly. Please, tell Little Randy, Glen, Billy and Huey I send my sympathy. Like you said your parents had a special relationship being together for so long. Now that we have more time together, my wife and I are really getting a chance to experience that bond.
Keeping them in my prayers.
John M. Blanchard
September 13, 2013
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF JEAN AND PAUL BURKE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
SKIPPY LAFLEUR SLIDELL, LA
September 12, 2013
TOMMY Rodriguez
STEVE & TAMMY SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR LOSS,I WAS JUST READING & HAPPENED UPON THE OBITUARY MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
TOMMY RODRIGUEZ
September 12, 2013
vickie magee
My deepest condolences go out the Burke family as they navigate their way through this tragic loss. May god be with each and every one of the family members and friends so you may find peace and comfort in the days to come. God bless
September 12, 2013
To the family,
My condolences are with you all as you mourn your losses. May the God of comfort be with you all.
September 11, 2013
Jeanne Estain Tyson
Mr.& Mrs. Burke Thank y'all for open your home(camp)and heart to me and my family. Always being there for all of us. Y'all was our ROCK! Mrs. Burke I hope I can fill your name as you did. That's a big shoe to full. I hope to carry your name well. Will always be your namesake! I will always have memories of both of y'all. May y'all rest in pace together as y'all would want it to be. My heart is heavy with the loss of y'all. I will always love and miss y'all until we are together again.
September 11, 2013
Clara Estain
Mr.Mrs.Burke you will be missed by many. I have wonderful memories of you that can be never taken away until I join you both. I will never forget the camp on Carr Dr. when you would come out for the week ends or the summer. The trip we took to the Smokey Mountains and to Disney World years ago. Miss Burke you had such a loving and caring heart and I loved you dearly. Mr. Burke you was one big teddy bear and I loved you dearly also. You will always be in my heart. Mr.Burke it is like I told you once you and Miss Burke was a perfect couple. You both are in Heaven now together. No more pain or worries. My heart goes out to Buddy,Gwen and Randy.They had a wonderful Mom and Dad. I will miss you so very much. Clara Estain
September 11, 2013
Sonya Brown
I'm so so so sorry to hear about your loss. They seem like awesome people. May the God of all comfort guard your hearts during as you await the day when" death will be swallowed up forever. "(Isaiah25:8)
September 11, 2013
Eddie Estain
Mr and Mrs Burke ya'll were greatest godparents, Role models that anyone could ask for in life. Ya'll was always there for me and my family thru good times and bad times. It is truly sad to see ya'll gone but at least your together looking down on al of us. One thing I can say and sure alot of people will agree with me this world is lesser place with ya'll gone. Love and miss ya'll always
September 10, 2013
NICK & SUSAN PARKER
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILIES GREAT LOSS.YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
September 9, 2013
Michael Litzenberger
September 9, 2013
Gwen and John Litzenberger
Mom(Mrs. Jean)and Dad(Mr. Paul),you were the best in-laws I could ask for. I know you are both together at peace with no more pain. I am gonna miss our long talks on the phone. I love you both very much. Our sincere and heart felt condolences go out to those left behind. You all are in our prayers and May God Bless and Keep You.
September 9, 2013
Jean Jones
Gwen & Family:
I extend my sympathy on the passing of your parents. I pray God will give you strenght during this time.
September 9, 2013
Sally Riso
To my Dear Nenee and Uncle Paul,you will never know how much you were a mentor to me, the reason I succeeded in life was because of both of you. I watched both of you when I was growing up and looked at how much the both of you accomplished with hard work and a loving family. I made a promise to myself when I was growing up, to work hard, and have a family just like yours..and god blessed me with the same. Nenee you and Uncle Paul touched me and Cindy in so many ways, you taught us the only thing important in life was family.I love both of you with all my heart and soul.I sure will Miss hearing Nenee say ok my Sal we love you.I will always be thinking of you, especially in Mississippi that was our meeting place to catch up on everything.
I am going to miss you both dearly, but yal will always be in my heart...wherever I may be.
September 9, 2013
Joe & Peggy Lala
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 9, 2013
Barbara Smith Wehrstedt
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of the Burke's. We have known them for many years from the days of the Honey Island CB Club. They are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Albert Smith Family
September 8, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs Jean and Mr Paul. I did Mrs Jean's hair. She often talked about the camp and how much they enjoyed family get togethers. She was a wonderful person with such a warm heart and she love Mr Paul and all her family very much you could hear it in her voice when she talked about them.I will miss her very much. sending prayers to the family.
September 8, 2013
September 8, 2013
Angelle Peneguy
Maw maw and paw paw Burke, You will be greatly missed. Randy and I enjoyed our visits with you. For the past three years I've been with Randy, visiting with you, reminded me of times I spent with my grandparents. Good times either at the Camp or Visits. You will be in our hearts and minds. Tell my grandparents hello from me!! Rest in peace.
September 8, 2013
Jasmine Held
When I think of my aunt nanny and uncle Paul. Glue is what comes to mind. The kind that holds families together. That is what the two of you did. Many great times with the family is because of y'all bringing us together. We will do our best to continue that legacy. Will miss you and love you! say hello to maw maw and paw paw for me...PS thank you nanny for saving my life. I never told you but I am forever greatful. You never gave up on me!!!
September 8, 2013
I worked many years at Amtrakj with the Burks and am glad they had a loving family and am so thankful they were all close to their family. I am pleased to be associated with such a nice family. Sgt Larry Roberts Amtrak Police New Orleans La. retiured
September 8, 2013
Robin Redford
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
September 8, 2013
We are sorry to hear about your loss. May the God of comfort, comfort you and your family.
September 8, 2013
roy s
Your kindness to others your helpful ways your a pair that will be missed so very much
September 8, 2013
Jacob Styron
Rest in peace maw maw and pawpaw Burke. I love both of you very much. I will miss y'all.
September 8, 2013
Angel
Rest in peace you beautiful Angels
Gone, yet not forgotten
Although we are apart
Your spirits remain with us
Forever in our hearts.
September 8, 2013
Tanya, Corey, Adam, and Olivia Bourgeois
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. They were best friends, loving parents, loving grand- parents, and very proud great-grandparents. They will be missed by everyone for their kind hearts and generosity. They are definitely watching over you all.
September 8, 2013
GREGORY ROCHON
REST IN PEACE
September 8, 2013
Kim Russell
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Burke family. I spoke with Mr. Paul about a month ago. What a sweet man. They are both in a much better place, now. No more pain.
September 8, 2013
Randy Burke Jr
R.I.P. MawMaw and PawPaw we will always love you and miss you so much I wanted to tell y'all thank you for everything y'all have done for us since we came into this world for the times spent at the camps and the camping trips our family loves you both and will be missed dearly by friends and family
September 8, 2013
Lee McDaniel
Our LORD Jesus was trying to organize a lunch time Bingo so people would not go to bed early in the evening. So he called on two of the finest workers that the American Legion Jefferson Post 267 had. It was a sad loss from the Legion Family but another gain for his EVERLASTING ARMY. Chaplain Lee McDaniel
September 8, 2013
margaret johns
I am so sorry for your families great loss, they were good people,you are all in my prayers
September 7, 2013
Rest in peace you beautiful angels.
Gone, yet not forgotten
Although we are apart
Your spirit lives within us,
Forever in our hearts.
September 7, 2013
gomalee redford
Rest in peace jean and paul. U will be greatly missed.
September 7, 2013
September 7, 2013
Sue Dick
So sorry to here about MR&MRS BURKE.I have known them for a very long time and I Loved them too.I will miss them
September 7, 2013
Samantha Morgan
R.I.P. Nanny jean and uncle paul. i will always love u and miss yawl with all my heart. yawl maybe gone but most certainly not forgotten. i love yawl very much
September 7, 2013
PAT & KEITH SHOCKLEY
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS DEAR FAMILY
YOU WILL ALL BE IN OUR PRAYERS
September 7, 2013
Jennifer Plaisance
As we look back over time
We find ourselves wondering …..
Did we remember to thank you enough
For all you have done for us?
For all the times you were by our sides
To help and support us …..
To celebrate our successes
To understand our problems
And accept our defeats?
Or for teaching us by your example,
The value of hard work, good judgment,
Courage and integrity?
We wonder if we ever thanked you
For the sacrifices you made.
To let us have the very best?
And for the simple things
Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?
If we have forgotten to show our
Gratitude enough for all the things you did,
We're thanking you now.
And we are hoping you knew all along,
How much you meant to us.
Thank you grandma/Grandpa for all the camping trips, weekend stays at camps and all the love you had to give all of us! We love you and will always love you <3
September 7, 2013
Jean Frondorf
I am so very sorry for your loss. Loosing one loved one is tough but both at the same time I can not imagine. My prayers are with you all.
September 7, 2013
Rita Roach
Rest in Peace ''Mr Paul S. Burke Sr. and Mrs. Burke 'You were loved very much and will be missed by many ''Until we are joined again with Family and Friends''
September 7, 2013
Andrea Gosnell
Our sincere and heart felt condolences go out to those who are left behind from this tragedy. You are in our prayers and May Gods Grace be felt upon you as you now go forward without your blessed loved ones.May HIS Mercy be ever present in your grief & hands of protection clear the way for ALL of you~ Xo
September 7, 2013
Mom & Dad you were the greatest parents anyone could ask for. You are both now at peace - no pain or worry - and I know that you would have it no other way. I love you both very much and will miss you both greatly.
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