Obituary: Lawrence Burke

Memorial Service

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM (Mountain).

Elm Springs Hall
Elm Springs, South Dakota

Interment

Elm Springs Cemetery
Elm Springs, South Dakota

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In memory of

Lawrence Burke

of Elm Springs, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Goodlife Senior Living and Memory Care Center in Price, Utah at the age of 91

Lawrence Dale Burke passed away the morning of Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 91.

Lawrence was born November 23, 1934. He lived for more than five decades in the Elm Springs, South Dakota area.

Survivors include both of his children; 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Doris in 2009 and all five of his siblings.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Elm Springs Hall with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating.

Interment will follow at the Elm Springs Cemetery.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 11:00 a.m.
Elm Springs Hall
Elm Springs, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Harold Delbridge

INTERMENT
Elm Springs Cemetery
Elm Springs, South Dakota

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Sorry for your loss. I always loved running into your dad. It was always fun to catch up with him. ~ Ronda Hamann Wall, SD (3/6/2026)
Lawrence was a great guy. Always had time for a visit. He will be missed by all. ~ ROSE LUEDEMAN WALL (2/9/2026)
Lawrence was a board member when I worked at West River Electric. He was a very kind, humble man who was always a good supporter of the members and employees. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. ~ Dick Johnson Mesa AZ (2/7/2026)
LB was a wonderful person, always had time for a visit and a story. He and Dad , Russell, were good friends. Dad sure thought the world of him. We all did. I'm sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all. ~ Lane (Burmeister) O'Rourke Quinn, SD (2/6/2026)
Lawrence was a great friend and neighbor, after his retirement from farming, he worked with Mary Kay and the other people from Elm Springs. He was always a joy when they shared the ride to Wasta. ~ Philip & Mary Kay Wilson Elm Springs (2/5/2026)