Sean David Burke age 17 passed away January 13, 2016 at home in South Jordan, Utah from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. He was born on April 22, 1998 in Murray, Utah to James and Kathryn Burke.
He attended Harry S. Truman Elementary (Taylorsville, Utah), Monte Vista Elementary (South Jordan), South Jordan Middle School, Bingham High School, and Valley High School. He was preparing to graduate this spring and was looking forward to attending college this fall and obtaining a degree in Aviation. He was excited to look at several schools with Aviation programs this spring.
Sean loved his brothers and sister. He had a wonderful and unique relationship with each one. His sudden passing will leave a huge void in their lives. His quirky sense of humor and dry wit will truly be missed.
Sean had a very special relationship with his Grandma Susie. She really was one of his best friends and confidents. He cherished the time he spent with her and loved to tease her relentlessly.
Sean's passing will leave a huge hole in his mom and dad's hearts. We will miss his laugh, bear hugs, dry one-liners, and the simple day-to-day life we shared with him. His mom will miss his phone calls to her just to say "I love you Mom" and their Friday night TV dates. His dad will miss joking with him, Christmas footballs, and their off color jokes. No parent could ask for a better son and Sean we will miss you with all of our hearts and souls, but we know we will see you again and you are enjoying a great reunion with your Grandpa George.
Sean is survived by his parents James and Kathryn, brothers Andrew and Matthew, and his sister and best friend Emily all of South Jordan, his grandmother Sue Elliott West Jordan, his grandparents Myles and Dolores Burke, Taylorsville. Sean had many aunts and uncles who love him and will miss him, David and Nicole Elliott, Riverton, Sharon Burke Prescott, Arizona, Claudia Blaz, Phoenix, Arizona, Tom and Sharon Burke, San Diego, California, Carolyn Burke, Murray, Michael Burke, Salt Lake City and Dave Burke, Taylorsville and may beloved cousins and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Funeral Home with visitation Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to his funeral service. Interment Valley View Memorial Park.
We love you Sean, fly with the angels until we meet again.