On October 1, 2023, Eric Joseph Burke, passed away at his home in North Platte. The son of Joseph Kent and Jill Lynne (Hannan) Burke, he was born on September 21, 1980, in North Platte, NE.
Eric was raised in North Platte, graduating from North Platte High School in 1999. He started dating long time friend, Reina Vieyra, in 2001. They were married on July 5, 2008, and welcomed three kids from their union: Jazlyn, Tyler, and Beckyt. Eric worked briefly in construction before suffering from a stroke at the young age of 21. He was a stay-at-home dad, enjoying every second he was given to spend with his kids; his children were his soft spot. He was heavily involved in their events and activities, he became a “soccer dad”, and even coached several of Tyler’s football teams.
Eric was full of life and laughter; he was always telling jokes and was always loud. He was an adrenaline junkie to the core and loved living life on the edge. Eric enjoyed any activity that involved the outdoors from football and BMX to dune buggies and camping. He was also a lover of music, if Eric was there, music was playing and he was singing. He had a special love for not only his children, but also for his grandmother, Gloria, and his dogs, Debo and Jax. Eric marched to his own beat and loved with intensity.
Survivors of Eric include his children, Jazlyn, Tyler, and Beckyt Burke, all of North Platte; father, Joe Burke of North Platte; former wife and current friend, Reina Burke; grandfather, James “Jim” (Shella) Curry; siblings, Tawnie (Jesse Sawyer) Burke of Littleton, CO, Josh Houchin of Grand Island, Rachael Burke of North Platte; uncles, John (Pam) Burke of North Platte, Fred (Sherrie) Burke of North Platte, James Curry of Lincoln; aunts, Cindy (Mike) Douglas of Mount Vernon, IA, Angie (Ron) Hornyak of Sutherland, Lori (Lewis Caudillo) Hannan of Denver, Danielle Barkley of Lincoln; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and so many friends.
Those preceding him in death include his mother, Jill; grandparents, Linda Curry and Gloria and Chuck Burke; aunt, Karen Curry; cousins, Laura Burke and Chassity Caudillo.
A celebration of life will be held on November 4, 2023, at 1 PM at Harvest Christian Church with Pastor Jeremy Rinke as officiant. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Floral Lawns for family only.