Burke, Paula Paula Burke, 89, of Las Vegas, passed away Feb. 18, 2010. She was born Nov. 10, 1920, in Joplin, Mo., and was a 57- year resident of Nevada. Paula was a successful real estate agent between the 50's and 60's, after which she became a very devoted mother, wife and homemaker. She was heavily involved as president, member or active participant of many clubs and associations such as the Southern Nevada Poodle Club, Nevada Hunter Jumpers, Appaloosa Club, NSHA, PTA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and many others. She loved people, animals, nature and most of all, life to the fullest. Paula is survived by her sister, Ethel Flenor; her husband, of 47 years, John W. Burke; her daughter, Felicia Burke; son, Tim Burke; and her granddaughter, Hannah Burke. Viewing will be 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, both at Palm Mortuary, 6701 N. Jones Blvd. Published in Las Vegas Review-Journal on February 23, 2010