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Morgan Burke Obituary

Morgan was born December 19, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Kathleen and the late Martin Burke. He is brother to Martin, Patrick, and John Burke. Morgan earned an Evans Scholarship and Graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Northwestern University. He earned a Double Masters Degree in Business and Engineering from the exclusive Leaders of Manufacturing Program at M.I.T. Morgan loved Colorado and reveled in the outdoors. He was an avid nature photographer. He was a master sailor and loved to hike and ski. One of his greatest sources of enjoyment was to see live music and entertainment, especially the String Cheese Incident. Morgan was the plant Manager of Intel Fab Plant 23 in Colorado Springs, CO. Under his watch it became generally known as being amongst the finest facilities of its type in the world. Prior to his 15 years of work with Intel, he was a Satellite Designer for Hughes Aircraft in El Segundo, CA. Known for his honesty, character, and responsibility, he is survived by his wife Patty, as well as his two sons Patrick and Aiden

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 20, 2007.

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Larry Studebaker

September 29, 2007

Patty,
I grew up across the street from the Burke family; Morgan was a great kid, with a great sense of humor and full of energy. I have worked with graduates of MIT's Leaders for Manufacturing and it is a really outstanding program. I always thought that sometime I would bump into Morgan and tell him how impressed I was that he graduated from that program, that he managed an Intel operation in Colorado Springs, turned it around and kept some high-tech manufacturing in the US. That is noble and heroic work to those of us who know what it takes these days to make it happen. My heart goes out to you and your children. Godspeed, Morgan.

Karen Landmark

September 29, 2007

Dear Burke family,
I know that this is a little late. I want to send my deepest sympathy to you. I was one of four people to arrive at the scene of Morgan. There were two people that had called 911. Sadly to say that we were not able to revive him. Karen

Jennifer Marchese

September 25, 2007

Dear Morgan: I do not know why God makes the choices that He does. He must know something more than we do. I know that the world will not be the same without you. And God is lucky to have you. Please watch over your family. My prayers are with them. I love you and I will miss you my grade school pal. Until we meet again, live in peace. Jen

Shawn Clark

September 24, 2007

Patty,
All I can remember is good times with Morgan! My first Jazzfest, we were hotel roommates and hit it off immediately, skiing in Utah, The Radiators, and of course all those fabulous String Cheese shows at red rocks. My heart aches still for him and for you and the children. I loved Morgan and the great times we spent seeing all those shows together. Friends and good times are what make this life worth living. I shared so many good times with Morgan that it is impossible not to think of him as a good friend and person. I will always remember him for the fun and good person he was.
My best wishes and hopes are with you!

Tom Ruvarac

September 24, 2007

Patty,
I was a close childhood friend of Morgan. I grew up exactly 1 block away from him and we were in the same grade at Lincoln School...we spent may days togehter as kids.

I am deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. Please accept my sincere condolences.

I hope you and the boys will turn toward God to find some solace and comfort in your days to come. It is not much to offer, but please contact me any time.

Bonnie Kucera

September 23, 2007

Patty,
Words can't express the sorrow we feel. We are praying for you and the boys. We are so sorry for your great loss.
Love,Bonnie and Bill

Jo-Ann Brown

September 21, 2007

To Patty and the boys,

We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. You are in our hearts and in our prayers.

Jeff Heins

September 21, 2007

Patty...Prayers and thoughts for you and your family.. Heins family
friends from Rio Rancho and Monument..

Tom Coxe

September 20, 2007

Last Saturday, I was driving south on Highway 53 in Douglas county, when I arrived at the scene at of a downed motorcycle. It was the accident that claimed the life of this fine gentleman. I gave what assistance I could and sadly it wasn't enough to save him, however my heart goes out to his beloved family and friends.

Dianne Sisneros

September 20, 2007

Patty....I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sergio Licona

September 20, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Gloria Licona

September 20, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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