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Johnny Burkes

1930 - 2013

Johnny Burkes obituary, 1930-2013, Pleasanton, CA

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1930

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2013

Johnny Burkes Obituary

Johnny Burkes
Sept. 18, 1930-Oct. 23, 2013
Resident of Pleasanton
Born in Yuba City, Ca. moved to Sutter City, Ca. as a child where he met his wife of 65 years Maxine Thatcher. Had a successful career as a Financial Planner for 50 years. He was preceded in death by his sons Michael, Joey, and grandson Christopher. He is survived by his wife Maxine, sons Terry, Lane, grandchildren Timothy, John, Kelly, and Maxime. In lieu of gifts or flowers please make donations to Hope Hospice of Dublin.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Contra Costa Times on Nov. 3, 2013.

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Dwayne Haynes

March 22, 2014

Native Son of the Golden West Parlor 261 will miss our longtime member. As will my cousin Gladys Briggs Quistini, and his fellow graduates from Sutter Union High School.
Dwayne Haynes, Sutter CA

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