Patty Louise Burke Obituary (2023)

On the afternoon of May 15th, 2023, Patty L. (Citi) Burke passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was 76. Patty was born November 8, 1946, in Chewelah, Washington. She was raised in Republic, Washington where she met Robert (Bob) Burke, her Husband of 58 years. They were married on August 1, 1964, in a double wedding with Bobs sister Charlotte and her husband Don Frye. Bob and Patty settled in Kittitas County where they raised two children, Bobbi and Bill. Throughout her life, Patty worked in a variety of jobs including at the Cle Elum Bakery, Mineral Springs Resort and she retired as the Bakery Manager of Ellensburg Safeway. Anything Patty wanted to do, she figured it out and then excelled at it, such as sewing, knitting, quilting, and crocheting. Much of her employment was based on her ability to cook, which she also enjoyed doing for friends, family, and others. It is safe to say her love language was serving others food. Her other hobbies included scrapbooking, puzzles, word search and card games. Patty loved to read and would share her favorite books with anyone who wanted to read them. Patty gardened and grew beautiful flowers, including her favorite roses and purple lilies. She got bored easily and looked for new challenges often. Her greatest joys were her children and grandchildren. The grandchildren called her Mimi, and she was a large part of their lives and involved in any way she could be. She traveled the northwest to watch her children and grandchildrens activities from horseback competitions, baseball, softball, basketball, football, and volleyball games. Patty loved her family and extended family fiercely with no bounds. There was no limit to her willingness to help them (or anyone). She was supportive of friends and would volunteer for whatever was needed and serve others any way she could. Whether you called her mom, Patty, Pat, Aunt Pat, or Mimi, she came running. Patty loved animals and had no problem talking about and showing off her Dachshund dogs. She had an energy that was a force of its own and was always involved in what was around her and up for any adventure. Patty was preceded in death by her mom, Theresa (Hartill) Citi, and her sisters Donna and Linda. Patty is survived by her husband Robert Burke, daughter Bobbi Jo (Burke) Broderius, (husband Richard), their children Jessi (Broderius) Smith (husband Kyle Smith), and Nicholas Broderius. Son Bill Burke (wife Tracie (Brantley) and their children Danielle Burke, James Burke (wife Darrion). Sisters Betty, Jo and Karen. She is also survived by additional family members including cousins, nieces, nephews, and scores of people she would treat as family. Patty was one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, the family ask you to donate to the charity of your personal conviction. Celebration of life will be held on Monday, May 29th, 11:00 am at Calvary Chapel Ellensburg, 840 Cowboy Lane, Ellensburg, WA. Celebration of Life Calvary Ellensburg Monday, May 29, 2023 11:00 AM 840 Cowboy Lane Ellensburg, Washington 98926