Thomas Burke Passes

Published: February 18, 2009 10:20 am EST

Trot Insider has learned that longtime BC horseman Thomas 'Tom' Burke of Tumbler Ridge passed away during the afternoon of Friday, February 13

after losing his long battle with an illness. He was 72.

There is going to be a celebration of Burke's life in the Fraser Downs clubhouse on Monday, February 23 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Burke is formerly from Ontario. His wife, Heather, trains at Fraser and son Jim drives at the Surrey track. Another son, Boyd, is a former horsemen at Fraser Downs as well.

Trot Insider will provide updates when they are made available.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Burke.

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