Richard D. Burk (Dick)
Dick passed away June 23, 2014. He was the son of Leon and Dorthy Burk of Great Falls, MT born August 28, 1930. Dick was the youngest of three boys, William, James and Richard.
Dick was raised in Great Falls, MT as a youth he developed a love for hockey playing for the Great Falls Americans. At 21, Dick joined the U.S. Navy in 1951 and serviced on the USS Helena until 1955. In the fall of 1965 he married Mary (Stotts) and moved to Helena to raise their family. Dick worked at SCM until 1973. From 1973-1996 they owned and operated Lil Dix’s Korner Bar in East Helena, making so many dear and lifelong friends. Dick enjoyed his retirement years traveling south, golfing, and watching hockey and stock car races. He enjoyed taking part in helping to raise Belle, the youngest of his grandchild.
“Today I said goodbye to not only my papa but to my hero. You were an honorable man and have made the biggest impact in my life and others lives. You were always there when I needed someone or I just needed to laugh. You held my hand in this crazy journey we call life. I know that even though you aren’t here you’re still holding my hand. You’re in a better place and out of pain. I love you! R.I.P. Papa ~ “Belle”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Dorthy, brothers William from Pasco, WA and James (Lois) Burk from Helena, infant daughter Jami Burk of Great Falls.
Dick is survived by his wife, Mary Burk of Helena, children Danny (Cindy) Burk of Helena, Steve Burk of Bozeman, Robin Burk and (Neal Block) of Helena, nephew Adam Burk of Great Falls, niece Jaci Burk of Pasco, WA, grandchildren Jami (Troy) Wood of Boulder, Dan (Kim) Burk of Helena, David (Shemiah) Burk of Helena, Jason (Crystal) Burk of Belgrade, Gibb Gibson of CA, Lacey Chambers of Lolo, Belle Burk of Helena, 12 great grandchildren, and many great nephews and nieces.
A memorial service celebrating Dick’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Burial with Military Honors will take place at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison following the memorial service. A reception will follow the burial at the East Helena VFW. 117 W. Main St. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dick’s name are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, c/o MT Supporting Soldiers, P.O. Box 4964 Helena, MT 59604 or the Helena Youth Hockey Association, P.O. Box 5022, Helena Montana 59604.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m
Friday June 27, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59601
Graveside Service
After Memorial Service
Friday June 27, 2014
Montana Stae Veteran Cemetery
Fort Harrison , Montana
Reception
After Graveside Service
Friday June 27, 2014
East Helena VFW
East Helena , Montana
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m
Friday June 27, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59601
Graveside Service
After Memorial Service
Friday June 27, 2014
Montana Stae Veteran Cemetery
Fort Harrison , Montana
Reception
After Graveside Service
Friday June 27, 2014
East Helena VFW
East Helena , Montana
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Allen Stenhjem Family says
Dick was a great friend and neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and Family.
God Bless…………..
Curt Stanghill says
Mary, Steve, Dan & Robin, so sorry to hear the loss of a great friend. May he rest in peace and thanks for all the memories,
Curt & Mary Stanghill
Eric Campbell says
I am sorry to hear about Dick. I enjoyed the Hockey game and the Stock car races with him last year.
Pat Johnston says
Sorry to hear about Dick’s passing! I worked with him years ago and he was a great guy! Blessings to all.
DAWN WILSON says
DEAR MARY AND FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. i HAVE A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES HANGING OUT AT LIL DIX KORNER BAR AND STILL MISS THAT PLACE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH AT THIS TIME. GOD BLESS.
Susan Sabol says
My thought and prayers are with you all! Dick was such a nice man and will be missed.
Lisa Roth says
I remember his warmth and humor. His quiet strength was incredible. He was always willing to lend a helping hand…no judgement…just wisdom and caring. He will be missed. Mary, Dan, Steve, Robin and all of his other loved ones you were so blessed to have him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sioux Roth says
Dear Burk Family:
May God hold you close and guide you to a place of peace. The memories Dick left, will make you laugh, smile and warm your hearts, when you need it the most. Dick will always be in your heart and is that bright shining star winking at you from above!
Debbie Gibson says
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Phil Dolan says
Mary and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Dick we will always remember him with a smile he was a great person.
Wendy and Phil