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Gladys Burke Obituary

Gladys Gagos Crane Burke, 89, passed away peacefully October 19, 2010 in Sonoma, California. Gladys is survived by her husband John, her son Gregory, her two grandsons Jonathan and Jason, as well as her nieces Leslie Caldwell, Judith Wilson-Heaphy, Nancey Gagos, Robin Denga, and nephews Mitchell and Kimble Gagos, and her sister-in-law Dianne Gagos. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victoria Wilson and George Gagos Jr. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Berkeley at 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. Interment was held at Acacia Memorial Park in Modesto, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the "Gladys and John Burke Scholarship Fund" at the Modesto Junior College, 435 College Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350; or to The Choristers Guild, 12404 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75251. Inquiries can be made to Duggan's Mission Chapel at (707) 996-3655 or www.duggansmissionchapel.com.

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Oct. 24, 2010.

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Marilyn Fuller Edge

February 1, 2024

I love you, Gladys. My favorite teacher ever. You treated me like a daughter.

November 4, 2010

Gladys was the most important teacher I ever had. As a foster child I was often treated strangely and made fun of. When I walked into Gladys' classes, I was treated like a person of great worth and I could accomplish anything. She remained a part of my life through correspondence and visits, the last just this February. My deepest sympathy to her husband and family. Marilyn Fuller Edge, TDHS Class of '57

October 27, 2010

To John, Greg and the grandsons my deepest sympathy. Gladys was a very special friend in many ways and she has left her mark in all of our lives. Faye Smith, Healdsburg, CA

Sharon Douglass

October 24, 2010

Gladys was the greatest musical influence of my life both as a private voice teacher and choir director. Many fond memories will remain in my thoughts. In deep sadness and in God's Grace, Sharon(Eilber)Douglass, TDHS class of '55

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