Blake Evan Burk Obituary (1962 - 2015)

Obituary for Blake Evan Burk Blake Evan Burk, age 53 of Lovilia, died on Friday, August 28, 2015 at his residence in Lovilia. He was born on June 4, 1962 in Iowa City, Ia to William A. and Lois (Glass) Burk. Blake was enlisted with the United States Army. Blake went to Iraq during Desert Storm. He was a decorated sharp shooter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, doing electrical work, talking politics, writing stories, and he had a strong faith. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family, and his children were his life. He is survived by his children, Brady Michael Burk and Gretta Marie Burk of Menlo and Lovilia, mother, Lois Burk of Lovilia, siblings, Vickie (Steve) Smith of Lovilia, Dan Burk of Lovilia, Jayne (Vern) Goemaat of Attica, Kathy (Paul) Woolsey of Lovilia, Elaina (Mike) Dorethy of Lovilia, and Billy Burk of Lovilia. He is preceded in death by his father, William Burk, and one brother, Mike Burk. Graveside Services will be held in Marysville Cemetery on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 10:00 am. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the Sinnott Funeral Home in Albia from 6-8 pm. Blake's family has expressed In lieu of flowers, and memorials to go to help pay for funeral expenses. Online condolences for the family may be left at sinnottfuneralhome.com Services entrusted with Sinnott Funeral Home..