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Thomas Burke Obituary
Thomas was a carpenter. He was a member of Local 90 Carpenters, and a previous business agent of Lathers Union Local No. 4490. Thomas was a United States Army veteran serving in World War II.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Mary Ann; sons, Gary W. Burke and his wife, Jina, and J. Scott Burke and his wife, Jo, all of Evansville; daughters, Carolyn Gray and her husband, Bob, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Lisa K. Burke of Evansville; grandchildren, Alexander and Nicholas Gray, Sarah, Vanessa and Devin Burke, Mackenzie Nieten and Jeremy Belwood; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jo Hopper of Indianapolis. Thomas is also survived by his faithful dog, Rainey.
He is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Pamela (Hawkins) Burke; three brothers; and a grandson.
Services 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 South Hebron Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47714, with Father Bernard Etienne officiating. Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 13, at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel. Memorial contribution can be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711, Evansville, Indiana 47719-6711. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
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Julie Walters
August 12, 2007
My deepest condolences for your loss. Tom will always be my favorite uncle. He was a kind and generous man. My love to you all. Julie
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