Nov. 9, 1950 – April 12, 2013
Stanley “Bruce” Burke, 62, of Sweet Home died April 12, 2013.
He was born Nov. 9, 1950 in Lebanon to Stanley and Doris Belle (Milligan) Burke.
Mr. Burke lived in Sweet Home all of his life. He served in the Army National Guard from 1970 to 1973. He owned Burke Logging from 1983 to present. He always enjoyed being in the woods.
His favorite hobbies were golfing, fishing, and hunting. He loved taking pictures with his 35mm Minolta camera. He enjoyed his Labrador retrievers, spending time with his family and going to Cabo San Lucas.
Mr. Burke is survived by his sons, Aaron and daughter-in-law Amy Burke, Jeremy Burke, David and daughter-in-law Michelle Holbrook, Ryan and wife Wendy Holbrook; daughter, Jessica Burke; sister, Karen Arney; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Gary and Larry Peterman.
A celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday, April 20, at the Sweet Home Elks Lodge. A potluck will follow.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.