Francis "Shorty" Bourke's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2024 in Ada, Oklahoma

Francis "Shorty" Bourke

June 24, 1939 - December 11, 2024 (85 years old)

Ada, Oklahoma

Francis "Shorty" Bourke's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2024 in Ada, Oklahoma

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Criswell Funeral Home - Ada

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Francis "Shorty" Bourke

June 24, 1939 - December 11, 2024 (85 years old)

Ada, Oklahoma

Francis Bourke Obituary

The passing of Francis Bourke of Ada, Oklahoma leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 11, 2024 at the age of 85. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vern Francis and Anna Bel Norris Bourke; his son Patrick Bourke; and his grandson Kory Bourke. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Annette Witt; his children, Chris Bourke (Patsy) of Edmond, Darrell Goff of Ada, Cheryl Chivers of Ada and Robyn Oby of Cave Spring, GA; his sister Patty Brake Sackman (Dennis) of Peoria, AZ; his sister-in-law Sherry Chandler; and his grandchildren, Dylan, Emily, Charlotte Bourke, Raylene Walkup, Brooke Frye, Hailey Clark, Kala Kercher, Austin, Hayley Bourke, Savannah Mathis and Luke Goff. He is also survived by 14 great grandchildren; and other loving relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 12th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel (815 Arlington St, Ada, OK 74820).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Criswell Funeral Home - Ada



Sun

Jan 12

Memorial service

2:00 PM

Criswell Funeral Home Chapel
815 Arlington St, Ada, OK 74820

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