James Arthur Burke Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Arthur Burke (Silver Spring, Maryland), departing on October 18, 2025 at the age of 69. James Arthur leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Arthur Burke to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Thomas Burke (Jack) and Marjorie Elizabeth Burke (Torkler). He is survived by: his wife Dr. Ann Bishop Burke of Silver Spring, MD; his daughters, Samantha "Sammi" Burke of Asheville, NC and Shannon Burke of Flower Mound, TX.; his son-in-law Dallas Huff; his siblings, Tom Burke (Cathy) of Fredericksburg, TX and Ruth Burke of LaGrange, IL.; his son Gabe; his grandchildren, Kirsty, Jona, Maria, Ciara, Stuart, Julia, Rachel, Roisin, Henry, Thomas and Adam; and his son Stuart.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that if so moved, donations be made to a charity of your choice in his honor. Organizations that were close to Jim's heart are: East Coast Corgi Rescue: eastcoastcorgirescue.org, MD Anderson Cancer Center: gifts.mdanderson.org please consider specifying donation be directed to Dr. Robert Wolff, Dept of GI Medical Oncology, Seena Magowitz Foundation (pancreatic cancer support): seenamagowitzfoundation.org.
