Elsie Burke's Obituary
Elsie Edith (Nelson) Burke, long time resident of Tacoma, passed on March 24, 2011 at age 101. Born in Gwinner, SD, a Lincoln H.S. alumni and member of Bethel Baptist Church was preceded in death by parents Minnie & Franz Nelson; children Betty & Jim; husbands Russell Robbins & Harold Burke; and siblings Roy, Florence, Clair, & Ruby. Survived by children Don, Bob, Dan, & Bonnie; siblings Cliff, Mary, Charlotte, & Joyce AND 120 grandchildren (incl. great). Viewing 1:00 PM; services 2:00 PM, April 4th in the Valley Chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home, Lakewood. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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