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William Burke Obituary

Burke, William M., III 69, of Montrose, CO, formerly of Moundsville, WV, passed away March 27, 2011. Bill joined the U.S. Air Force in 1959, and in 1963 he gained a bachelor's degree in astronautical engineering from UCLA. Bill then earned a J.D. degree from Harvard University. After working for NASA and MIT, from 1974 Bill devoted 36 years as a corporate attorney primarily in his beloved state of Colorado. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger brother in 2008. Surviving are his loving wife of 33 years, Dianne Hamilton Burke; three loving children, and his family. Burial took place on March 29 at Cedar Cemetery, Montrose.

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Published by Denver Post on Apr. 3, 2011.

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March 1, 2012

Dianne,
I am so sorry. I had not been in contact with Bill for a number of years and just wrote him an email. When it was returned, I checked the internet and learned of his passing. He was a terrific attorney and a wonderful colleague and I have very fond memories of those days at Tosco and of Bill. I send you my deepest sympathy. Jeanette Thomas

July 5, 2011

Dianne,

This is Eric Schwartz, formerly of Tosco. One of our Tosco colleagues was trying to find some email address and was looking for Bill's. I did some online research and saw the very sad news. I am so sorry. Bill was such a unique, warm, gregarous guy. We lost touch, as often happens, when people move to other cities. Hendel and I have very fond memories of Bill, you, and your kids. Let me know how I can reach you to personally express my condolences. Eric 818-759-5720; [email protected]

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