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Edward Burke Obituary
Edward Michael Burke, FAIA, died 9-20-12 in Seattle. His wife Betty died 12-25-10 in Ajijic, Mexico, following 59 yrs of an exceptionally happy marriage. Ed was born in NYC. He was raised in England but returned to NY where he met Betty, his soul mate, she was 13, he was 15. They married 5 yrs later & lived in Seattle for 46 yrs where they raised daughters Linda Broderick, Sheila Siobhan (now deceased), & Allison Auld. Grandchildren: Andy, Bob, Anika, Keegan, Becca, Kallum & Korry. Ed was CEO of Burke Assoc. Architects. His accomplishments include the redevelopment of the Kobe Park Building containing the once abandoned Nippon Kan Theatre. He authored two books; Seattle's Other History & Seattle's Nippon Kan. In 1991 the Emperor of Japan conferred on Ed the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette honoring his life's work. In 1994 Ed & Betty retired, sold their home & worldly possessions, purchased a small camper & traveled throughout the U.S., Canada & every state in
Mexico. Ed painted watercolors. His web site is edburkewatercolors.weebly.com. Edward bestowed enthusiastic warmth & hugs to friends, family and strangers alike. Everyone who met him will be forever touched by his warmth and love.
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Allison Auld
October 26, 2012
I miss you Dad. I really need your hugs today.
October 25, 2012
Ed's daughter Linda is my friend from my Seattle days. I am so sorry for the loss of her Dad. He was a very special man and father and certainly was gifted with many talents to make the world a better and more beautiful place.
Maurice Amiel
October 14, 2012
it is with sadness that I learn of Ed's passing. Last time I emailed him was a few years ago when I learned about his art work which became his passion at retirement.
As an associate of his firm, which I left in the 1970's to relocate in Montreal, I enjoyed the open multiracial professional environment he and Leon Bridges had fostered as well as the social and environmental sensitivity in his approach to the office's urban planning work particularly.
I offer my sincere condolences to his daughters and grand children and extended family.
May his memory be a light in their life.
Elaine Day LaTourelle
October 14, 2012
I remember Ed and Betty with great fondness. Ed was a few years ahead of me in Architecture school. He and Leon Bridges and Bob Shommler often took me under their wings. I remeined in contact with Ed and Betty throughout our careers. I remember his pride in touring me through his renovation of the Kobe Building...and going on one of Betty's tours of the ID District. They made great contributions to that area...a tour through Ed's website and watercolors is a delight. I especially enjoyed coming upon a portrait of Leon Bridges! All such wonderful folks...and I am sorry to hear of Ed's passing.
Elaine Day LaTourelle
Harry Teer
October 14, 2012
Had ver little association with Ed over the years. Remember him from when we were students living in Rainier Vista Housing project. Sad to see a gereat generation going.
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