Michael Patrick Burke

Bill & Nancy, I woke up on Michael's birthday this year with him on my mind. I wanted to know how he was so I googled his full name, and found this obituary/memorial page...and I am heart broken. We only dated for about a year in '98/'99 but I felt I knew him so much longer than that. He was unique in the best sense of the word and always made me smile and laugh. He had so many talents. Devon was right...he was amazing to watch on a ski cutting his way down the river. And i know he...

Dear Bill, Nancy and Melissa.
May God bless all of you as you continue this very special memorial and tribute to Michael Patrick Burke. I will miss his wonderful talents as an artist, musician and athlete. He was a very special human being and his spirit continues to live on for all of us.

Bill and Nancy,
Thank you for honoring the memory of Mike. We think it was appropriate that
it was published on Easter Sunday. We
remember his friendship with our son,
Matthew, and our relationship with your
daughter, Melissa in the youth group at St. Anne's. Our hearts are saddened
by your great loss. May God's great
love and comfort bless you.
Steve & Chris Bloom
Manzanita, Oregon

Thank you to the Burke family for honoring Michael with the obituary, and I wish peaceful closure to you all. Michael was a larger-than-life personality and his memory lives on in many people's minds. His sense of humor enriched the environment of those around him. I offer my deepest condolences on his passing.

So very deeply saddened. From our family to yours, we send prayers, thoughts and white light of healing. I so very much enjoyed acting with Mike. He will be missed.

Mike's spirit lives on as someone who touched and enriched many lives during his short journey with us. I'm fortunate to have shared such great moments with a true friend. Thanks for posting and helping us to again enjoy his memory.

Thank you for posting Mike's obituary. Mike and I became friends late in our years at Oregon State. Remained friends for several years before losing touch 8 to 10 years ago. When I think of Mike I always see him with a big smile on his face. I don't remember a time when he wasn't smiling. Mike was a great person with alot to offer...a tragic loss for us all.