I'm sorry to say my friend, proud Irish American, scoutmaster, father, and rally driver Mike Burke has passed away. Many of you may remember his Club Audi's over the years with the Irish flags on them. Mike had taken time off to spend with his children as they grew. He was the only man I ever met who had a tree fall on his car while on a transit driving along. Always willing to help anyone with a wrench or a part. He will be missed.
Here is the local writeup.
"BURKE Michael Sean Burke, age 43, died on October 8, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was employed by IBM and a member of SCCA and Boy Scout Troop 169 of Our Lady of Peace.
Survived by his wife of 18 years, Vickey (Williamson); son, Patrick; daughter, Catherine; parents, George and Bernadette Burke; brother, Bryan (Deb) Burke; sister, Jennifer (Michael) Payne; mother-in-law, Jean Williamson; brother and sister-in-law, David and Theresa Williamson; niece and nephews, Claire Burke, Matthew Parks, Joseph Payne, Mark Davis, Matthew and Ryan Williamson.
The family expresses their gratitude to Hospice at Riverside, and a heartfelt thank you to their family and friends from Our Lady of Peace Parish and School and Bishop Watterson High School for all their love and support.
Friends may call Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 5-8 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St. (2 blocks north of Henderson Rd.), 268-8811. Prayer service Sunday 7 p.m. Michael's Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd. Msgr. Kenneth Grimes, Celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the OLP Burke Children's Fund c/o 5th/3rd Bank, 3580 N. High St., Columbus, Oh. 43214.
Mike - may your faith, courage and laughter always be with us as an inspiration."
Ed
Here is the local writeup.
"BURKE Michael Sean Burke, age 43, died on October 8, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was employed by IBM and a member of SCCA and Boy Scout Troop 169 of Our Lady of Peace.
Survived by his wife of 18 years, Vickey (Williamson); son, Patrick; daughter, Catherine; parents, George and Bernadette Burke; brother, Bryan (Deb) Burke; sister, Jennifer (Michael) Payne; mother-in-law, Jean Williamson; brother and sister-in-law, David and Theresa Williamson; niece and nephews, Claire Burke, Matthew Parks, Joseph Payne, Mark Davis, Matthew and Ryan Williamson.
The family expresses their gratitude to Hospice at Riverside, and a heartfelt thank you to their family and friends from Our Lady of Peace Parish and School and Bishop Watterson High School for all their love and support.
Friends may call Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 5-8 p.m. at the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 4476 N. High St. (2 blocks north of Henderson Rd.), 268-8811. Prayer service Sunday 7 p.m. Michael's Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd. Msgr. Kenneth Grimes, Celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the OLP Burke Children's Fund c/o 5th/3rd Bank, 3580 N. High St., Columbus, Oh. 43214.
Mike - may your faith, courage and laughter always be with us as an inspiration."
Ed