JAMES DAVID BURKE

 

CLASS OF 2000

JANUARY 29, 1982 - JANUARY 8, 2015

James David Burke, 32, of Ottawa, KS passed away January 8, 2015 at his home in Ottawa, KS. James was born January 29, 1982 in Paola, KS, the son of Robert Burke and Patricia (Esterling) Burke.

James graduated from Osawatomie High School with the class of 2000. He moved to Ottawa in 2001. James was employed at Kips Carpet and Car Detail as a detailer. Prior to his employment with Kips he was employed at Wal-Mart Supercenter of Ottawa and American Eagle Distribution Center of Ottawa.

James was united in marriage with Lacey Buehler on April 24, 2010 at Cornerstone Church in Ottawa. This union later ended in divorce.

James is survived by two sisters, Stephanie Howard of Ottawa, KS and Stacey Miller of Osawatomie, KS; a son, Brendon Burke of Ottawa, KS; an aunt, Phyllis Stephens of Osawatomie, KS; a niece, Natalyn; three nephews, Kaiden, Alton, and Landon; and several other aunts, uncles and cousins.

James is preceded in passing by his parents.

Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15th at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa, KS. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 16th at Goodrich Cemetery, Parker, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions to James D. Burke Memorial Fund c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, Kansas 66067

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