Dan Alan Burke
March 23, 1941 – August 25, 2024
FUNERAL SERVICE for Dan Alan Burke, 83, of Omaha, Nebraska, will be Thursday, August 29th, 1 pm at Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuary, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Nebraska.
INTERMENT: will be at Grandfield Memorial Cemetery, Grandfield, Oklahoma.
Dan was born March 23, 1941, at Frederick, Oklahoma, to Melvin and Lillie Giles Burke. Dan grew up in Grandfield, Oklahoma, helping to farm the family cotton fields with his brothers and sisters. Dan had many friends, family, co-workers throughout his life. Dan met Lyla Gardner in 2007. They enjoyed their times together traveling, dancing, visiting casinos, and making and selling their items and crafts at various shows and flea markets. He loved singing country music, watching Westerns, All-Star Wrestling and his kitty, Hope. Dan loved to help others, had a big heart, and treated everyone like family.
Dan is survived by his life partner, Lyla Gardner; her children: Tammy Gardner (Norfolk), Casey Gardner (Omaha), Mike Gardner (Bellevue), Angella Hines (Bellevue); along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two sisters, Alta Burke (Grandfield, OK) and Dorothy Eckert (Grandfield, OK).
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Lillie Burke; his brothers, Bobby Joe, Howard, and Nicky, and his sister, Ruby.
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Dan was a caring man. when he had his store at the Mega Market he made many friends. He loved making jewelry and most of my family has jewelry he made. Rest in Peace Dan
Dan was truly a friend to all he met. We know that he will be missed greatly by Lyla and family. We love how Dan and Lyla shared their creativity and salesmanship as they spent time at the flea market. We loved visiting with them when we made trips to Omaha. They are like Family. Dan had a smile that one never forgets. We send sincere condolences and much love to Lyla and Family.
Condolences. May your precious memories surround you with strength during this most difficult time. Prayers. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sending sincere condolences and love to Lyla and family. You all will be in my prayers.
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