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Staff Sgt William D. Burke, 70, of Ceres, Ca., passed away on Aug. 24 , 2021. William was predeceased by his mother Constance C. Burke, father William R. Burke, and his wife Sandra L. Burke. He is survived by his brother Patrick Burke, his sister-in-law Marinisa Burke, daughter Nakia Allen, son-in-law Christopher T. Allen, son Richard E. Burke, and daughter-in-law Antoinette Niermeier- Burke, as well as his one and only granddaughter Kari R. Allen and …
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I will always remember how he took me under his wing when I got to the reserve unit we both served in. He was patient a…
I will always remember how he took me under his wing when I got to the reserve unit we both served …
I will always remember how he took me under his wing when I got …
My condolences to you all for the loss of your father. I remember visiting with my sister at your house and seeing yo…
My condolences to you all for the loss of your father. I remember visiting with my sister at your…
My condolences to you all for the loss of your father. I rememb…
So many good time and so many laughs one of the greatest man I knew You Will Be Loved and Miss God bless 
So many good time and so many laughs one of the greatest man I knew You Will Be Loved and Miss God …
So many good time and so many laughs one of the greatest man I k…
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What was William's favorite color?
Camouflage
Camouflage
Camouflage
What causes did William care about most?
Helping Kids, Veterans and Animals
Helping Kids, Veterans and Animals
Helping Kids, Veterans and Animals
What were William's favorite local spots?
Church, Ihop, Ricks house, My house
Church, Ihop, Ricks house, My house
Church, Ihop, Ricks house, My house
What were William's favorite vacation spots?
Any where with dirt
Any where with dirt
Any where with dirt

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Born

February 17th, 1951
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Passed away

August 24th, 2021
Ceres, CA, USA

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Cause of death

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Lakewood Memorial Park

900 Santa Fe Avenue, Hughson, CA 95326
Lakewood Memorial Park & Funeral Home
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Staff Sgt William "Bill" Burke