Nancy Burke, age 73, passed from life to heaven on March 26 , 2025, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her life was a beautiful example of loving people of all races, ages and beliefs. She never met a stranger and her special love was children. Nancy’s smile lit up a room. She was a friend to many. She set an example of how to live life to the fullest.
Nancy led Operation Christmas Child (shoe box ministry) for many years. She also took part in Christian ministry in Kenya, Uganda and locally in Native American pueblos.
She was quite an athlete: hiker, biker, skier, wind surfer, pickleball player and marathon runner, and inspired many people of all ages to participate.
Nancy was married to Edmund “Buzz” Burke and mother to Colin Burke. She was one of four sisters: Cindy, Carolyn, Nancy and Betsy. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
