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HARRY “JERRY” GERALD BURKE
June 27, 1937 ˜ January 28, 2020
Harry “Jerry” Gerald Burke, 83, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2020, at his retirement home in Burbank, WA. Jerry was born June 27, 1937, in Idaho.
Jerry had a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Washington where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Later is his career, he obtained a master of business administration (MBA).
Jerry’s career started at Boeing (LA), progressing to International Paper (WA), Clark County PUD (WA), Grant County PUD (WA) and retiring from Clallam County PUD (WA).
Jerry was a veteran submariner in the United States Navy.
He was an avid outdoorsman, spending free time fishing and hunting. Since his retirement, Jerry gained master hunter certifications and continued his passion through education programs for the younger generations.
Jerry is survived by his three children, Charlotte Ilene Throgmorton, Scott Gerald Burke and Brian Todd Burke.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Sam Bradley, and sister, Mary Lou Burke.
The family will disburse Jerry’s ashes per his final wishes. In lieu of a ceremony, a virtual website has been created at everlove.com.
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