Friday, September 30, 2022 in Glendale Arizona. Harriet was the only child of Philip R Huf and
Alice Dean born in 1932, Seattle Washington.
She attended Holy Names Academy High
School graduating in 1951. She went on to train as a secretary in accounting business and
worked as a public notary in Seattle. She met the love of her life Philip J. Burke while riding the
Seattle Metro where he drove her bus route. They married in May of 1977 at Saint Joseph’s
Catholic Church in Waterville, Washington and resided in Seattle until retirement when they
moved to Sun City West, Arizona. Harriet enjoyed growing roses and hand crafts. Phil and
Harriet enjoyed dinner parties with friends, celebrating the holidays with family, traveling the
world, and quiet time spent together in the warm Arizona sun.
She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband Phil: special sister-in-law
Cecelia Roberts.
She is survived by her brothers-in-law Vincent (Mary Ann) Burke of
Waterville Wa and Leo Roberts of Lacey Wa, 6 nieces and 1 nephew.
Her funeral will be October 24, 2022 with visitation at 10 am and service at 11 am by Surprise
Funeral Care, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Joseph’s Catholic
Church PO Box 519 Waterville Washington 98858.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.surprisefuneralcare.com for the Burke family.
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