Leslie Sue Burke, 68, of North Platte passed away May 8, 2018 at her home.

Leslie was born on October 10, 1949 in North Platte to Lester and Marian (Whipple) Saathoff.  Her father passed suddenly one month before she was born.

Leslie graduated from North Platte High School in 1968.  She married Bill Burke on July 16, 1971.  To this union two boys were born, Jason and Keith.  Leslie worked at Great Plains Regional Hospital for 14 years as a CNA.  She was a member of RSVP, volunteered at the Thrift Center and Christmas wrapped at the mall for RSVP.  She enjoyed crocheting, craft shows, and gardening.

Survivors include her husband, Bill of North Platte; sons, Jason of Thornton, CO, and Keith (Amanda) of Castle Rock, CO; grandchildren, Eric, Anna, Levi, and Delaney; siblings, Hervy (Donna) Saathoff  of North Platte; Garrett (Sue) Saathoff of WA, Arthur (Mary Lou) Saathoff , and Bonnie (Bob) Smith all of North Platte; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Saathoff; and mother and step-father, Marian and Willie Christensen.

Memorials are suggested in her name to the Gift of Hope and online condolences may be shared at www.adamswanson.com.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Clint Walker officiating.  Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.  Visitation will be noon-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.