Robert E. Burke Robert E. Burke passed away on February 14, 2007, at his home in Puyallup at the age of 82. He was born in California on July 22, 1925. He fought in WWII with the U.S. Navy. He was a member and trustee of the VFW Post Number 2224 in Puyallup and was active in many their programs. He moved in Washington in the late 1940#s where he met his wife Freda. Shortly after their marriage, he adopted her two sons, Gayle and Gary. Bob and Freda opened Burke#s Office Equipment in 1961 in Puyallup, which is still in business today. Bob was predeceased by Freda, his wife of over 50 years. He is survived by his sons, Gayle (Charlotte), Gig Harbor, Gary, Puyallup, grandchildren David Burke, Everett and Barbara Mussig (Mike) and his precious great-granddaughters, Amanda, Sarah and Hailey, all of Tacoma. He is also survived by his loving companion Midge LaGrange. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 21, at the Garden Chapel at Mountain View Cemetery at 1:00PM. A reception will be held at the Puyallup VFW, 120 2nd Street N.E., following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bob#s name to your favorite charity. Pub Date: 2/18/2007 Tacoma News Tribune