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PATRICIA (PATTY) BURK
Oct. 15, 1931 - July 7, 2014
Patricia Burk passed on July 7, 2014 after an extended illness.
Patty was born in Sacramento, CA in 1931 and moved to the Imperial Valley as a child with her parents, Charles and Doris Smith. She was a Brawley Union High School Alumni and began working for Security Pacific National Bank the day after she graduated from high school, where she worked for 25 years.
She married the love of her life, Eldred Burk on Valentine's Day in 1957. Eldred and Patty moved to Imperial in 1961 where she tirelessly dedicated herself to protecting and improving the community which she loved. She was first elected to the Imperial City Council in 1980 and again in 1992. She served as Mayor for three terms in 1978 thru 1979, 1981 thru 1982, and 1995-1996.
She leaves behind her loving husband Eldred of Imperial, CA; her brother, Larry Smith (Beth) of San Diego, CA; her sons, Michael (Kathy) of El Centro, CA and Karl (Tina) of Imperial, CA; her daughter, Gaye Lynn Burk Hime (Phil) of Glendale, AZ; 4 grandchildren, Justin, Amber and Christopher Burk of Imperial, CA and Ryan Hime of Sun City, AZ.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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Lucille Torbett
July 24, 2014
Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your comfort and peace.
Pat Worthington Sundstrom
July 23, 2014
Patty (and Eldred) have been such a huge part of Imperial thru the years. Thank you to their children for sharing your folks with the town. Patty was a gracious lady who I doubt ever said no when asked to help out with any project related to her adopted hometown.
Beverly Green Stewart
July 22, 2014
Eldred, I am truly sorry about Patty.
I worked for Cook's Market in the El Centro office. My father Earl Green Worked for Town Talk Bread and was a good friend of yours. My mother Dorothy Green still lives in El Centro.
I know that you were such a wonderful couple and family. I know that she is with the Lord and you will miss her terribly but she is now at peace. One of my best friends is Donna Cartwright and she speaks so fondly of you both. I just pray that the Lord will help you through this difficult time and that you will be at peace.
July 19, 2014
Dear Eldrid and family our prayers are with you all. Patty was a great lady and she will be missed
Jimmy and Nadyne Larkins
Celia Bradford Williams
July 19, 2014
I have known Patty for almost 65 years. She went to school with my aunts and cousins. She was a wonderful friend. So sorry for you Larry. Thoughts and prayers.
Fank & Agatha Huerta
July 19, 2014
Eldred, our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you in your grief.
July 19, 2014
Justin I am so sorry for your loss. My thought's and prayer's are with you and your loved one's.... Robinson
James Kilborn
July 19, 2014
For over 65 years Patty was like a sister to me. I will miss her dearly.God Bless Her
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