Robert Owen Burk
February 06, 2018
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ROBERT OWEN BURK
Robert Owen “Bob” Burk, 70, Kansas City, MO, passed away February 6, 2018 in Kansas City. Visitation will be from 3-5pm, Friday, February 9, followed by Funeral Service at 5pm at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO. In addition, Visitation will be from 12:30-2:30 pm, Monday, February 12, followed by Funeral Service at 2:30pm at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St., Des Moines, IA, with burial and military honors at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Bob was born August 12, 1947 in Des Moines, IA. He served overseas in the US Army and was a Computer Systems Analyst. He loved to travel, have fun, and enjoyed fishing at the lake house. On January 19, 1974, he married the love of his life, Mary.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Donna (Kerker) and Elmer Burk. He is survived by: his wife of 44 years, Mary; sister, Karen (Dan) Shedenhelm; Inlaws; and nieces and nephews.
Please offer condolences at both: www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com and www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary Gutierrez
02/11/2018
My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. May you find strength and comfort in GOD's word. Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:4,5.
Kim Young
02/09/2018
Mary and family, I know you will all miss Bob tremendously. He was so well loved and cared for by all of you. My thoughts are with you all.
Corrine Brown
02/09/2018
Mary I am sorry to hear of your loss of Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob fought with his MS for so many years. I pray God will help you get through this difficut time. Just remember all the great memories you have of him. You were such a good caregiver for Bob. I will miss him. Love You! Corrine & Family
Linda Schuepbach
02/09/2018
Mary I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. He is at peace. I thought of him often. Love and comfort to you.
Chris Cannon
02/08/2018
Bob fought a long Battle and you were always by his side Mary. I remember when you married. So sorry for the sad news. He was a hero and a fighter to the end.
Danny Burke
02/08/2018
Mary prayers to you and your family.
Bob we are going to miss you, but no one knows when the big guy is coming after us. I think you had suffered with that MS long enough. Say high to Elmer and Donna from all of us.
Love ya Man
Your cuz Danny