November 10, 1953 – January 5, 2020
Mary was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Robert and Virginia Olson and was the second of two children.
Mary graduated from Adams City High School in Commerce City, Colorado in 1971 and went on to attend and work at Front Range Community College in Westminster, Colorado. Mary continued with the work force and was employed at Saint Anthony’s Central Hospital where she worked in the Pulmonary Department for several years. Mary left to pursue her dream of starting her own medical transcription business “Perfection for Pennies.”
She married her husband Larry A. Burke on May 20, 1972. Together they welcomed four boys (Brent, Vincent (d1976), Gary and Ryan) who became the center of their universe. Mary would spend most of her weekends on the sidelines of soccer fields or in the bleachers at baseball fields where she took on the tasks for three teams which meant taking on an additional 60 boys as Team Mom, Team Doctor, Coordinator and Coaches Wife. Mary loved being a mother and the only thing she enjoyed more, was being a grandmother to her eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Larry A. Burke. Children: Brent A. Burke (Ricka), Gary W. Burke (April) and Ryan R. Burke (Brittani). Grandchildren: Jennifer (Joel), Jeffrey, Robert (Amber), Tyler, Blake, Caleb, Brayden and Brooklyn. Great Grandchildren: Mia, Keegan, Marcus and Braxton. Brother: Joe Olson. Nieces/Nephews: Kandi (Kyle), Billy (Shelagh) and Kacey (Rick) and their combined eight children.
Mary is proceeded in death by her parents: Robert D. and Virginia Olson, In-Laws: William C. and Mary S. Burke and son: Vincent L. Burke.
A reception will be held at 11247 Joliet Street, Henderson, Colorado 80640 following the Comittal Service.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIO
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