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Joseph Burke
We are saddened to inform you that Joseph Burke, father of Brian '84 and Sean '86 passed away on July 9.
"He was born in on April 16, 1940, in Gallup, New Mexico, to Frank J. Burke and Mary Noonen Burke. Joe graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Albuquerque in 1957. He then earned a bachelor’s of science degree in mathematics and business administration from Regis College in Denver in 1962. That same year he joined the United States Air Force and married Mary Ellen Foster. They moved to Everett, Washington, and soon thereafter Joe was stationed in Greenland. After four years in the USAF, he and Mary Ellen returned to Denver, and Joe joined A.C. Nielsen Company. This job led to a position in Limerick, Ireland, where the family, which included their three children, relocated for two years and traveled around Europe. During their time in Ireland, they made lifelong friends. These connections led to many trips to Ireland over the years to maintain these friendships as well as to investigate family ties. After returning to the U.S., the family moved to Broomfield, CO. In 1974, Joe and two friends founded the Broomfield Junior Soccer League (one of the oldest soccer clubs in Colorado and now called the Broomfield Soccer Club).In addition to coaching soccer, he coached youth basketball, volunteered for several community groups, participated in Nativity of Our Lord parish activities, and enthusiastically supported and attended his kids’ many activities. As empty-nesters, he and Mary Ellen moved to Westminster where they hosted family gatherings that included much time spent in the pool and on the tennis courts. After Mary Ellen passed away in 2012, Joe returned to Denver where he enjoyed OLLI courses at DU, traveled to Mexico with tennis friends, hosted book discussions, and attended a march or two. He was a business owner for thirty-seven years including his time as CEO and founder of ImageBASE LLC before retiring in 2017." Click here to view the obituary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arrupe Jesuit High School or a charity of the donor's choice.
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