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Bradley Burke Obituary
Bradley Richard "Brad" Burke, 27, of Tacoma, Wash., passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at his home.
Brad was born Oct. 31, 1987, in Idaho Falls, to Garry R. Burke and Anita Rose Jamison Burke. He grew up and attended schools in the Idaho Falls area and graduated from Lincoln High School.
Brad was with the U. S. Army, Company A, 2nd of the 75th Ranger Regiment, out of Fort Lewis, Wash., with the rank of E-5 sergeant. He attended U.S. Army Ranger School, Airborne School and SERE School. He served his country with three tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan.
On Oct. 5, 2013, he married Leyla Oxford in Las Vegas. Brad and Leyla made their home in Tacoma.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed motorcycling, fishing, camping, hiking and shooting.
Brad is survived by his loving wife, Leyla Burke of Tacoma; mother, Anita Burke of Idaho Falls; father, Garry R. Burke of Idaho Falls; sisters, Aarica Lynne Burke and Rebecca Rose Burke; and grandmothers, Nancy L. Burke and Rosalie Jamison.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Garry Lee Burke and Delmar Reed Jamison.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Idaho Falls East Stake Center, 1860 Kearney St., in Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. A funeral service was also held Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Tuell-McKee Funeral Home in Tacoma. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by the David B. Bleak Post #93 and the Idaho Honor Guard.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
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Cindy Quinn
May 16, 2016
Such a heartbreak for all of those who knew and loved this wonderful young man. I can't imagine how his passing is and will continue to effect your lives. Peace be with all of you.
December 15, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. Be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss for he daily carries our load.
Psalms 68:19
December 11, 2014
rest in peace Ranger rest in peace
Joel and Hilda Crain
December 11, 2014
Our hearts are broken for you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
December 9, 2014
RLTW brother. Rest in Peace
Kris
Cheri Wilcox
December 6, 2014
My prayers are with you and may I offer not only my condolences but a prayer that our Father in Heaven holds you securely in the palm of His hand. May the comfort of the knowledge of eternal families bless you now and always.
Abby
December 5, 2014
You will be missed uncle... i love you so much..never forget that
December 5, 2014
You will be missed my Brother, but never,ever forgotten. Love, Loyalty and Respect.
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