Burke C. Hill

Burke was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He was a patriot and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17. He proudly served until a serious car accident caused career ending injuries. Burke was a master craftsman who enjoyed working with his hands, especially as a gunsmith. He was well known for his work and was frequently sought out for his expertise. He also loved anything with an engine and was very mechanically minded. He worked as a service advisor at several dealerships for many years, and then finished his work life as a quality assurance supervisor in the research and development department of a local turbine jet engine company.

Burke loved his family and friends with every ounce of his body and soul. He married the love his life, Grace, on June 25, 1960. In 1963 they had a son, James, and in 1968 the family moved to Arizona. He was an incredibly generous with his time, knowledge and, if he was able, with finances. Even on his worst days he always maintained a positive attitude and was known to tell you that he was “damn near perfect”.

Burke was preceded in death by his wife Grace. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his surviving sister Gaynelle Hall, his son James, his daughter-in-law Shawn, his favorite (and only) grandson Joshua, and his many other cousins, nieces and nephews and wonderful friends.

Memorial Services will be at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona at 10:00 on Saturday June 1, 2019. There will be a reception following the memorial service; details will be available at the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org, or the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.