Francis E. Burk

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Francis Burk Obituary

A memorial service for Francis E. Burk (Frank), 64, of Chico, California, will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday, March 24, 2007 in the Harlen Adams Theater on the CSU Chico campus. After a losing battle with cancer, Frank passed away Saturday, March 17, 2007, at his home in Chico. Frank was born September 29, 1942, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Glen and Helen Burk. He was raised in Liberty, Missouri, and graduated from Liberty High School in 1960, a Merit Scholar. In 1963 he graduated from the University of Missouri with a BA in mathematics. He earned his PhD in Partial Differential Equations from the University of California, Riverside in 1969. Frank joined the faculty at CSU Chico as a member of the mathematics department in 1968. He taught 37 years before retiring in 2004. He also taught for Butte College. Following retirement he taught an additional two spring semesters at CSU, Chico. Frank is the author of two books, the second one to be released by the Mathematical Association of America in August 2007. He is survived by his wife, Janet; his mother Helen M. Burk of Chico; sister Glenda Norris (John) of Duvall, WA; son Glen Eric Burk (Nancy) of Walnut Creek; daughter Angela Burk-Herrick (Scott) of Riverside; sons Michael, Brandon and Bryan Burk of Chico. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Frank Burk Scholarship Fund or Enloe Hospice in care of Newton Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. View obituary and send condolences online at nbcfh.com.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis Burk

8 Entries

jon Hilbert

March 15, 2021

Who doesn't miss Frank! He would groan at the notice for Francis.

Jon Hilbert

March 15, 2019

I think of Frank and his great laugh often. Frank was a real Mensch.

Michelle Rose

March 28, 2007

Janet and family,
I want to thank you for all the love and care that I was welcomed with in your home. Frank was a great man and I know that he will be deeply missed. I am sorry to see such a wonderful man leave so soon. I wish you and the family the best. My sincere condolences.

Jon Hilbert

March 25, 2007

It always comes, but always too soon.
He lived his life; death always wins.
Is there really no more to Share:
the lifted glass; children's silliness; the soft sunset light; the smell of new growth?
No longer the extended hand of greeting, the heartfelt laugh at a
Joke.
Has it really happened? Truly final?
But there is this presence that is
yet so real: the flash of memory
and he is here for a brief moment,
Here and not here.
There is now a new day that begins a
new before and after to mark the
Passing weeks, months and years.
The knowing time was too quick, too short to be fair.
Yet that time was sweet, a blessing
to be savored.
Thank you for touching our lives.
Little did we know through the days
of joy that there was also a
balance of grief to come.
Does your passing enable us to
finally grasp what is truly to
be valued?

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Richard Eldridge

March 21, 2007

I was a friend of Frank's at Liberty High School. I think the last time I saw him was around 1967 or so. I was very sad to hear of his passing. I am sure he will be greatly missed. My condolences.

Richard Eldridge, LHS class of 1960

Shelley Eaglin

March 21, 2007

Janet and family,
Words can't express how sorry I am with the loss of Frank. He was a very special man whom I had complete love and respect for. Joshua had a special bond with his Grandad I know he will never forget. My familys thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love, Shelley

John C Reppert

March 21, 2007

Janet
I am sorry to see the passing of Frank. He and I were good friends all thru High school and in later life. I remember one year he met me in Las Vegas and we did the show and bars and one time we were playing blackjack and losing badly and he makes the statement " I don't under stand, here I am with a doctorate in Math and these dealers can count to 21 faster than I can" to which I replied "yes but that all they do" Frank will be missed greatly. All my prayers to you and your family. Tell his mother I said Hi.
John C Reppert
Liberty Mo

Robb Fairchild

March 21, 2007

Janet

I am sorry to hear of Frank's death. I knew from the brief times we met that he was a very special man. I will always remember him for his conviction and compassion.

Robb

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