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The Life of Wesley Britton Burke

Wesley Britton Burke, 68, of Devon, PA, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Paoli Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 13, 1949 in Wynnewood, PA, raised in Havertown and Newtown Square, PA. He was an active and the longest attending member of the Manoa Community Church. Wesley was a friend to all and always sought out the good in everyone. He will be remembered as a kind and giving person from feeding the homeless to opening his home to refugee families.

Wesley was the king of going overboard on holidays, an avid pool and hot tub lounging enthusiast, and a captivating story teller. He lived his life happily and without apologies as illustrated in his love of ice cream, boisterously singing the oldies for all to enjoy, and most of all his wonderful sense of humor.

Son of the late Roger H., Sr. and Elsie V. Burke, Wesley is survived by his children David (Susie), Wesley (Yuefung), James (Melanie), Kathrine (Walter) Walker, Michael (Sarah), Scott, and Meghan Jend; grandsons Devin, Justin, and Kaleb; sister Janice (Len); as well as many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held at 10 AM, Monday, July 3 at Manoa Community Church, 153 N. Eagle Rd., Havertown, PA 19083, followed by Service at 11 AM.

Wesley will be laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, PA, followed by a celebration of his life at Manoa Community Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Manoa Community Church.

Those wishing to sign Wesley’s guestbook may do so at www.Arlingtoncemetery.us.

 

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2017.06.30
A day at the Old Forge Crossing Pool

Wes loved the Old Forge Pool. He often called it his pool and we his neighbors were just his guests. He loved to spend the whole day in the pool greeting everyone as they enter the area, always with a smile and a kind word. We called him our official greeter. He also loved to skim the pool and vacuum it when he thought the life guards had not done it well enough which was often. He said it was the only exercise that he got. How he loved to tell a story and did he have an endless supply of them from his many adventures and travels over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his children and family. We will miss you Wes! The Old Forge Crossing Pool Friends
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