Waylen C. Burke Obituary (1934 - 2011)

Waylen C. Burke, 76 of Eagletown passed away Tuesday April 19, 2011 at his home. He was born July 31, 1934 in Hochatown, OK, the son of Clarence Wesley and Bertha (Middough) Burke. Waylen and Jo Ann Marie Frans, were united in marriage December 7, 1954 in Aztec, NM. Waylen enjoyed fishing at the lake, squirrel hunting, gardening, teasing his grandchildren and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sherry Burke Lee. Waylen is survived by his wife, JoAnn M. Burke of the home; children and their spouses, Judy Gaddy, wife of the late Bert Gaddy, James Wesley Burke, husband of the late Sherry Burke, and Wally and Anne Burke, all of Eagletown, OK; a brother Jerry Burke of Washington State; two sisters, Shirley Leonard of Eagletown, Juanita Allen of Eagletown; grandchildren, Chris and Michelle Gaddy, Paul and Heather Gaddy, Joshua Burke and Ashley Burke, Samantha Burke, and Bobby John Coca; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Tyson Thurman officiating.Cemetery:Interment to follow in the Hochatown Cemetery.Service:Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2011 at the Brumley Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Bow with Tyson Thurman officiating. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Waylen C. Burke, please visit our floral store.