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Francis Edgar Burke

Petaluma, California

Jun 24, 1922 – Sep 20, 2018 (Age 96)

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BORN
June 24, 1922
DIED
September 20, 2018
AGE
96
LOCATION
Petaluma, California

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Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory - Petaluma Obituary

Francis Edgar “Fran” Burke, age 96, of Petaluma, California, passed away on September 20, 2018.  Born on June 24, 1922, in Santa Rosa, California, Fran was a hardworking, faithful family man who was dedicated to the people in his life and the endeavors he undertook.  He volunteered in the...

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Fran was a wonderful man, who always wanted to visit Fran was thoughtful, kind, and generous. One story. When his daughter Gina and traveled thru Europe together after graduating from college I left my car at Helen and Fran's home. Fran insisted it be put in their garage for the 31/2 months we were traveling. Unnecessary but appreciated. Fran, be with Jesus now forever.

Dear Rory and family,
Please accept my sympathies on the passing of your Dad, and Mom recently, as well. What long and fulfilling lives they had together! I will miss visiting with them both. Having been neighbors for so many years, both our families growing up in Petaluma, going to St. Vincents, it is so sad to see them pass on, as it was with my dad Corky already over 2 years now at almost 101 years, and mom Dolores long before that.
It was so nice for Chris and I to see Helen and...

I was blessed to have moved next door to Fran and Helen. They were such great neighbors and so kind. I was the benefactor of getting some of Helen's biscotti, and Fran's insights on any football game. He would also help me with my gardening through astute observations. I always enjoyed hearing their stories, and the his passionate discussions on multiple subjects. I would trade plums, figs, and pears for biscotti and oranges.
"Serendipity is a mystical thing, but like a rose, the...

I always knew him as Mr.Burke I was best friends with his youngest daughter Gina we would talk over our back fence as kids yet loud he was always nice to me and my Family Im saddened for your loss he like my Father was a great man! His wife was always nice too! Always let me know how Gina was doing since we stopped being friends many years ago.We almost shared the same Birthday being 1day apart from each other we shared many Birthdays over the years. RIP Mr.Burke Virginia the girl behind the...

Sorry for your loss..

To the family of Fran and Helen,

Claudia and I always enjoyed seeing Fran and Helen when they visited Mike and Sherril in Billings. Fran's sports stories and Helen's cooking was a winning combination! Fun times and good memories we will cherish when we think of your parents.

God Bless,