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Leslie Burke Obituary
Leslie Burke of Sparks, NV. passed away March 13 after a brief illness. She was born July 24, 1970 in Pocatello, Idaho. She came to Nevada in 1975. Leslie graduated from Sparks High School and got her Floral License from Truckee Meadows Community College. She worked for Burke's Drug & Floral for 5 years and Scolaris Food & Drug for 18 years. Leslie enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and loved spending time with her family and many friends.
She is survived by her parents Herb & Raynell Burke and sister Robbin Burke, numerous nieces & nephews as well as many friends. Leslie was preceded in death by two siblings: Curtis Ray Burke and Guy Rance Burke. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Mausoleum 2700 N. Virginia, with a gathering being held afterwards at 3870 Isle Skye, Sparks, Nevada. The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Humane Society.
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for Leslie Burke
Joy Marvin
March 23, 2019
I still miss Leslie, she always had a smile and loved to talk with me. She enjoyed the humor that was evident when I took my grandchildren into the store. Inevitably the grands would misbehave and then she would get a kick out of how I handled it. She made my day, always!
Tobi Marie Lange
December 12, 2015
I have only come to know that Leslie has passed away today. I am so sad and numb to realize this loss so late. I always thought we would get together in our old age. I knew Leslie since Junior High School and we were best friends until I moved away in 1987. I spent many days, nights and camping trips with her family...they always treated me as if I was there own...teaching me lessons that continue to help me today.
I think about you all so much and am now so sad that I did not make a greater effort to come for more visits and keep in touch over the years. I am stunned to know she is gone and I am saddened by what loss this is for the family who cherished her.
I will forever speak to her in my prayers and heart. Blessings to the family and friends who will hold her memory so close.
Love,
Tobi 'Marie' Lange
Jessica Burke
August 26, 2015
Auntie Leslie, You will be forever missed
Love your Niece
Kevin Butler
May 24, 2015
I just found out today about Leslie's passing.For some reason I was thinking about her today and tried searching for her and found this. I am so saddened by this my heart hurts for her and her family. I had thought of her many times since high school and hoped she was doing well. I am soooooo sorry for your loss.
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cindy burke
May 22, 2015
Your light is sorely missed here on earth!
Joy Marvin
April 20, 2015
I just found out that Leslie is gone. She was the best. I and my family will miss her very much. She was a huge help with my oldest daughter's wedding, wonderful with help with my youngest daughter's fun for prom and just being a wonderful person all the time. I used to bring her rum balls at Christmas. I was devastated when the Scolari's closed in Lemmon Valley and tried to get to the one on Robb Dr where she transferred. Miss you greatly!
Aaron Todd
April 6, 2015
I used to work with leslie at the Lemmon valley Scolaris. The brief time I worked there she was very kind and became a good friend and would often give me rides to work. After I stopped working for Scolari's I'd always make it a point to visit when ever I'd pass by or was in the area. She'll be missed.
Tammie Clem
April 3, 2015
May you rest in peace Leslie!
~Tammie
April 3, 2015
Miss Leslie was an amazing woman,who always treated me with me with such kindness!
I am truly saddened.
I will miss her tremendously!
Forever in our hearts!
Luv, Tammie Clem
Missy Davis
April 1, 2015
Leslie was a very sweet friend to me during our high school years. We gave her parents more grief than we should have, but boy did we have fun together! I hope she is resting in peace and being an angel to her family still here, they sure did love her. Will never forget the Bon Jovi concert with her!
Anne Tallerico
March 25, 2015
I used to work with miss leslie at the Lemmon valley Scolaris. We worked together for 5 yrs and then our store shut down and we both got sent to different stores. She was an awesom florist. I would always go sit and talk with her on my lunch. We would talk about her dog and her hunting trips. She was an amazing my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Suzette Cajka
March 24, 2015
May you rest in Peace, Leslie Burke,
Lighting a candle in your honor,
Suzette
March 24, 2015
Dear Burke Family,
I worked with Leslie at Scolari's; her at the Floral Department at Scolari's Lemmon Valley and me at the Main Office. I would see her occasionally at Floral Managers Meetings in the main office and at the annual company Christmas parties. She was a very talented floral designer and had quite a lot of loyal customers. I will remember her as a very fun person, love of life, hearty laughter, pulls no punches, "what-you-see-is what-you-get" kinda' gal. God Bless you, Leslie and Peace Be with you and your family. Love and Hugs,
Suzette Cajka 3/24/15
Dustin Burke
March 24, 2015
I will miss you my friend, Dustin
March 24, 2015
Dear Leslie, you will be missed. I knew her from Scolari's in Lemmom Valley. She was always nice and friendly. I always enjoyed hearing about her hunting trips. I'm very sad die her family. She was a great person. Jeanne C./Corvallis, OR
Ciara in her work gear (about 2013)
Nik H
March 19, 2015
My husband and I believe this is the Leslie that worked at the Scolari's in Lemmon Valley. My service dog, Ciara, a Rottweiler just loved her. And, she loved Ciara. If Ciara was behaving, after we checked out, and if the coast was clear, we'd fold Ciara's lead and she'd take it in her mouth and run to Leslie. She did this in front of a manager one time and the manager did not mind. We did not get to see Leslie before she left the store out here in Lemmon Valley. We would have loved to have let her see Ciara again.
If this is not the right Leslie, I apologize. But, the picture resembles her and so does the information in the obituary.
Per the obit, she was born in 1970. She was 7 years younger than me and that hurts my heart.
I miss the Scolari's store out here and I have missed Leslie since we found out she had already left. We did not remember which store she transferred to. She was one of several people at Scolari's that we liked, and the only one that my service dog, Ciara, loved. She would look at the floral area and behind the counter if she did not see Leslie. She would then believe me that Leslie was not there. We recently retired Ciara. Leslie knew her when she had a pin put in her right knee and watched her as she was rehabilitated.
Our deepest sympathies to her the family and friends. We have very fond memories of her.
Roxanne Huber-Gere
March 18, 2015
I grew up with Leslie and actually spent a lot of time with her throughout the years. I am so distraught to hear of this news as I lost touch with Leslie and was just thinking about her a couple of weeks ago. She did my wedding flowers in 2000 and they were the best flowers ever! She was so talented and was always smiling and laughing! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family!
Stephanie Marelich
March 18, 2015
She was a great friend! I worked with her for a long time at Scolari's. My daughter loved seeing her "Weswee". She had a wonderful personality and a laugh that would fill up a room! This hurts my heart to know that I will never be able to see my friend again. Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends. She will forever be in our hearts and memories.
March 18, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with her Family! She was a very sweet person! My husband and I knew her from High School and Scolaris. We are so very sorry for you loss. The Berry's
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