Robert Burke

Memorial services for Robert Burke will be held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Melvin Suttle of First Assembly of God officiating. Robert went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 8, 2010. Robert, the ninth child of Claborne and Elizabeth Burke was born August 2, 1929 in Roswell, NM. Robert was employed for many years in multi-states as general manager of large motel franchises. He worked in Saudi Arabia as an accountant for an oil company. Most recently he worked in the capacity of a social worker at both Casa Maria and Mission Arch in Roswell. Robert enjoyed gardening and also occasionally spent time trying his luck at the casinos. He was an extraordinary multi-talented man who exhibited the outstanding gift of compassion and empathy with almost everyone he met. Every day he was the epitome of a true Gentleman and impacted the lives of so many in a positive way. Those who were fortunate enough to meet Robert were touched by his kindness and remembered him as a life-long friend. He loved his family and was adored by all of them in return. He is survived by two sons: Robert, SR, and Clay Burke and his wife Katya of Roswell; two daughters: Stephanie Burke of Roswell and Yvonne Gutierrez and her husband Israel of Hagerman; three brothers: Bill Burke and his wife Margie of Yuba City, CA, Jerry Burke and his wife Carol of Haskell, Texas, and Joe Burke of Roswell; four grand children, six great grand children, numerous nieces and nephews, friends, and his precious pet “Bubbles”. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Claborne and Elizabeth Burke; one brother, C.L. Burke; seven sisters: Bea Dedrick, Jackie Shank, Novella Smith, Eva Brown, Claudia Cooper, Nell Ramey and Annette Burke. The family extends their appreciation and thanks to all the staff of ENMMC especially the Oncology Department and the many wonderful friends who visited him in the hospital and helped to make his days more pleasant. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Roswell Humane Society or to a charity of your choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory. Treasured Seasons For everything there is an appointed season, And a time for everything under heaven – A time for sharing, a time for caring; A time for loving, a time for giving; A time for remembering, a time for parting. You have made everything beautiful in its time. For everything You do remains forever

Robert Burke

August 2, 1929 - November 8, 2010