We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Roderick “Rod” Burke (Ret’d) on 27 February 2020 at the Heritage Village Care Facility in Chilliwack BC at the age of 89 years. Rod was a Korean War veteran.
Rod was born in Charlottetown PEI and moved to Chilliwack in 1947 after he joined the Canadian Armed Forces with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He was honorably released in 1956 after serving in the Korean War. After his retirement from the Canadian Forces, Rod started selling vehicles and spent many years as Sales Manager at Cherry Motors, Cheam Automotive, and Brett’s Chev Olds. Rod opened K-Rod Safety Systems in 1983 and then worked as a locksmith until he retired.
A Memorial Service will be held for Rod on Friday, 6 March 2020 at 1:00 pm at Central Community Church in Chilliwack. Online condolences to the family may be made to the funeral home. {khMar2020}
