Jerome Burke

Jerome Alvin Burke, age 67, died October 12, 2019. Born December 22, 1951, he attended Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Colorado.

He was a veteran of the US Army, having served as Sergeant in the Vietnam War. Jerome worked as a welder/automobile restorer and was a member of American Legion POST 200. He was an outdoor man, a jokester, and was very kind and understanding.

Jerome was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Beverly Jean Burke; brother, Joe Burke, and wife, Teressa Burke.

Jerome is survived by his daughter, Shannon Burke; son, Shawn Burke, and brother, Mike Burke.

A memorial service will be held Monday, October 21 at 3:00 PM at Western Colorado Veteran’s Cemetery, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, Colorado.