Bryan Jay Burke, 25, of Arimo, passed away on July 11, 2008, at his home from complications of muscular dystrophy, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 10.
He was born November 14, 1982, at the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, a son of DeLynn and Sue Bloxham Burke. Bryan was a graduate of Marsh Valley High School, class of 2002. As a student, Bryan was very active in music and many other activities. He sang with the "Marvals," worked with the yearbook as a graphic designer, and was involved in the drama program.
As a young man, he had enjoyed the Boy Scouts and participated in many outdoor activities. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and belonged to the Marsh Valley Singles Branch. His callings in the branch included Sunday school president, editor of the branch newsletter, name extraction and as a family history worker.
Bryan loved his association with his friends in the branch, and was one who loved serving others. He also enjoyed giving rides on his wheelchair to his nieces, nephews and his animals.
Bryan is survived by his parents, of Arimo; his grandparents, Luke and Leslie Bloxham of Downey; siblings; Staci Burke of Arimo, Catherine (Eric) Swanson of Clinton, Utah, Jason Burke of Kanosha, Wisconsin, Stanley Burke of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sara (Ryan) Merritt of Montpelier, Idaho; his nieces and nephews, Ana, Ben, Ashley, Ethan, Ivy, Axton, Gracee and Lukas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Uless and Grace Burke, a cousin, Albert Burke and his brother, Nicklaus, who died September 22, 2007, also of muscular dystrophy.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008, at noon in the Arimo LDS Stake Chapel, with President Dennis Dahlke of the Marsh Valley Singles Branch officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday evening, July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horsley's Marsh Valley Funeral Home, 570 N. Meadowview Drive in Arimo, and on Friday at the church prior to services from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Arimo City Cemetery.
Published in the Idaho State Journal
July 15, 2008
He was born November 14, 1982, at the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, a son of DeLynn and Sue Bloxham Burke. Bryan was a graduate of Marsh Valley High School, class of 2002. As a student, Bryan was very active in music and many other activities. He sang with the "Marvals," worked with the yearbook as a graphic designer, and was involved in the drama program.
As a young man, he had enjoyed the Boy Scouts and participated in many outdoor activities. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and belonged to the Marsh Valley Singles Branch. His callings in the branch included Sunday school president, editor of the branch newsletter, name extraction and as a family history worker.
Bryan loved his association with his friends in the branch, and was one who loved serving others. He also enjoyed giving rides on his wheelchair to his nieces, nephews and his animals.
Bryan is survived by his parents, of Arimo; his grandparents, Luke and Leslie Bloxham of Downey; siblings; Staci Burke of Arimo, Catherine (Eric) Swanson of Clinton, Utah, Jason Burke of Kanosha, Wisconsin, Stanley Burke of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sara (Ryan) Merritt of Montpelier, Idaho; his nieces and nephews, Ana, Ben, Ashley, Ethan, Ivy, Axton, Gracee and Lukas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Uless and Grace Burke, a cousin, Albert Burke and his brother, Nicklaus, who died September 22, 2007, also of muscular dystrophy.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008, at noon in the Arimo LDS Stake Chapel, with President Dennis Dahlke of the Marsh Valley Singles Branch officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday evening, July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horsley's Marsh Valley Funeral Home, 570 N. Meadowview Drive in Arimo, and on Friday at the church prior to services from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Arimo City Cemetery.
Published in the Idaho State Journal
July 15, 2008
Bryan Jay Burke, 25, of Arimo, passed away on July 11, 2008, at his home from complications of muscular dystrophy, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 10.
He was born November 14, 1982, at the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, a son of DeLynn and Sue Bloxham Burke. Bryan was a graduate of Marsh Valley High School, class of 2002. As a student, Bryan was very active in music and many other activities. He sang with the "Marvals," worked with the yearbook as a graphic designer, and was involved in the drama program.
As a young man, he had enjoyed the Boy Scouts and participated in many outdoor activities. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and belonged to the Marsh Valley Singles Branch. His callings in the branch included Sunday school president, editor of the branch newsletter, name extraction and as a family history worker.
Bryan loved his association with his friends in the branch, and was one who loved serving others. He also enjoyed giving rides on his wheelchair to his nieces, nephews and his animals.
Bryan is survived by his parents, of Arimo; his grandparents, Luke and Leslie Bloxham of Downey; siblings; Staci Burke of Arimo, Catherine (Eric) Swanson of Clinton, Utah, Jason Burke of Kanosha, Wisconsin, Stanley Burke of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sara (Ryan) Merritt of Montpelier, Idaho; his nieces and nephews, Ana, Ben, Ashley, Ethan, Ivy, Axton, Gracee and Lukas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Uless and Grace Burke, a cousin, Albert Burke and his brother, Nicklaus, who died September 22, 2007, also of muscular dystrophy.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008, at noon in the Arimo LDS Stake Chapel, with President Dennis Dahlke of the Marsh Valley Singles Branch officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday evening, July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horsley's Marsh Valley Funeral Home, 570 N. Meadowview Drive in Arimo, and on Friday at the church prior to services from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Arimo City Cemetery.
Published in the Idaho State Journal
July 15, 2008
He was born November 14, 1982, at the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, a son of DeLynn and Sue Bloxham Burke. Bryan was a graduate of Marsh Valley High School, class of 2002. As a student, Bryan was very active in music and many other activities. He sang with the "Marvals," worked with the yearbook as a graphic designer, and was involved in the drama program.
As a young man, he had enjoyed the Boy Scouts and participated in many outdoor activities. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and belonged to the Marsh Valley Singles Branch. His callings in the branch included Sunday school president, editor of the branch newsletter, name extraction and as a family history worker.
Bryan loved his association with his friends in the branch, and was one who loved serving others. He also enjoyed giving rides on his wheelchair to his nieces, nephews and his animals.
Bryan is survived by his parents, of Arimo; his grandparents, Luke and Leslie Bloxham of Downey; siblings; Staci Burke of Arimo, Catherine (Eric) Swanson of Clinton, Utah, Jason Burke of Kanosha, Wisconsin, Stanley Burke of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sara (Ryan) Merritt of Montpelier, Idaho; his nieces and nephews, Ana, Ben, Ashley, Ethan, Ivy, Axton, Gracee and Lukas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Uless and Grace Burke, a cousin, Albert Burke and his brother, Nicklaus, who died September 22, 2007, also of muscular dystrophy.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008, at noon in the Arimo LDS Stake Chapel, with President Dennis Dahlke of the Marsh Valley Singles Branch officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday evening, July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horsley's Marsh Valley Funeral Home, 570 N. Meadowview Drive in Arimo, and on Friday at the church prior to services from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Arimo City Cemetery.
Published in the Idaho State Journal
July 15, 2008
Family Members
Parents
Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
