Terry Ross Burke's Obituary
Terry Ross Burke went to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ of Nazareth and Galilee, his Teacher, to whom he was faithful, on his 78th birthday, May 11, 2022. He was surrounded by his family, to whom he was fiercely devoted. He was husband to Beverly for 57 years; father to his daughters, Melissa and Carrie; father-in-law to Mark and Royce; and Daddy Ross to his granddaughter, Sybil Anne. Terry was brother to Barbara Lambert, Linda de Sola and Carol Burke; brother-in-law to Vic Lambert and Charlie de Sola; uncle to Steve & Linda Lambert, Lisa & Marc Fowler, Joey & Bobbi de Sola and Julie de Sola; and great uncle to seven nephews and two nieces. He was also a loyal friend to many.
Terry was a humble man who lived by the words Faith, Family and Friends. He lived a well structured and simple life which allowed him to enjoy the treasures that truly mattered. Terry's heart was kind and gentle and matched only by his strength of character and resolve. Terry's family will cherish his memory and look back fondly on so many wonderful times. Christmas mornings, summer days on the lake, travel adventures, sporting events, and countless others. He lived his life with Beverly; their home was always open to family and friends, where Terry cooked some of the best barbeque ever, for all to enjoy. You would find great conversation around the dinner table and perhaps an intense game of 42, chicken foot, or trivial pursuit.
Despite health challenges in recent years, his sense of humor and twinkling eyes were ever present. He was kind, generous, wise and faithful until the end.
Terry's family wishes to thank Faith Presbyterian Hospice and the loving, caring staff at T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Center. in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Happy Hill Farm or Cal Farley Boy's Ranch.
We feel the prayers, love and support of all of our family and friends. It is by this grace and God's mercy that we are able to move forward, with the knowledge that we will be with our beloved patriarch again one day, for eternity.
Memorial Service for Terry Ross Burke will be Friday, May 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Restland Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements for Terry Ross Burke have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.
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