greg g Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) Just recieved notice that forum member John Burke of Ithaca, Nebraska has died. John was a long time member who while, not active lately due to illness, was a frequent contributor to this forum. John hand built a Desoto 6 powered Model A roadster, and had several other stock and rodded MOPARS. John was also a renowned wood carver, and instructor of wood carving and a western style furniture maker. We had the pleasure of meeting John and Nancy, and had a ride throught he corn and sun flower fields in his roadster, on our trip to Yellowstone in 06. John was a very active member with a lot of knowledge and a easy willingness to share it. The Burke's address is 868 County Rt. 13 Ithaca, Ne. 68033 John will be missed by all who had the pleasure of his company. http://216.106.57.180/~burkes/ Edited January 30, 2010 by greg g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am sorry to hear that John has died. He was always willing to share as mentioned and had some great cars. I seem to remember a Desoto or Dodge he bought with the head off the engine that he got running without a lot of trouble. My condolences to his wife and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatS.... Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 I loved that roadster, and the against the grain type of guy John was to build it. He really seemed to get great joy out of his hobby and his contributions here will be missed for sure. Condolences to the family and Rest in Peace, John...ya did good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hemingway Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am so sorry to hear that John has passed away. RIP John say hi to all of our other members up there. Dennis:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Sorry to hear this sad news, condolences to the family, I knew John was not well, as he told me an PM a few a year or so back....Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 We have seen our share of unfortunate events on this forum of late and it is always tragic to learn of a member's passing. John will also be missed on here, he fought a hard fight..that is to be commended..he played with his toys to the end. My sympathies to the family and personal friends of John...take pride in knowing he was well respected here on this froum. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric wissing Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Sorry to hear he died. He was sick a few years back with throat cancer? He said he collected Post Cards so I sent him an old one of the "Fattest Man In Nebraska". My condolences to his family. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezeldoc Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 RIP John, continue the adventure on the ultimate hwy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 We're very sorry to hear of John's passing. I was just looking at old postcards to send, thinking of him. Please accept our deepest condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny S Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Rest in Peace John ... and my sincere condolences to the family. John was one of the few "Midwest" mopar guys in the crowd and will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackster Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 sad to hear...when it rains it sure pours down...it seems like 2010 is gona be hard year for the board and all the members. Im gona send a post card. I remember him posting some info for me on the desoto...that was long time ago. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40phil41 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Very sorry to hear of John's passing. To me John was a very unassuming expert hot rod builder. I was amazed at how quickly (a few months) he was able to build his hot rod from almost nothing. Condolences to his family. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollie��� Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 More sad news, condolences to friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 My condolences to the family also. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mulders Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Sorry to hear this, I liked his postings of his car and was a member that had a number of contributions to the forum, condolences to the family John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) Here is link to John's obituary with access to a guest book should you wish to leave a message for his family. http://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/prussn0/obit.cgi?user=165111Burke Edited February 1, 2010 by greg g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskies Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I've been thinking about John, very sad to hear this news. John had talked about wanting to drive his car to Speed Week, so I put his cars in my spoof "big race" poster a couple of years ago. Thoughts and prayers to John and his family. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 John gave me some parts for my 49 Dodge a few years back. I was willing to pay for these parts but he only wanted the cost of shipping. I never forgot his generosity. Thanks John. RIP I just went to his site and took a virtual ride in his hot rod. Thanks again John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatie46 Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Sorry to hear this, my best to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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