The Funeral Service
After watching the service online, if you can leave a guest message to let the family know you have joined into the service, that would be greatly appreciated.
This service will have a password applied once edited (normally within 3 to 5 days following the service), you will then need to contact the family for the password to access.
Following the service, the footage will be posted and you can watch at a later time if you were unable to watch at the time of the service.
Bourkie, a beautiful, gentle, kind man whose wisdom and kindness touched so many hearts. You will be sadly missed. Sending absolute love in abundance to all the Bourkies.
Warmth from our hearts to yours, Georgie, Steven & David Cooper
Vale Bourkey,
It was a pleasure and privilege to have worked with you as teaching colleague and to have counted you as a friend during our time at Hunters. You were a great mentor for young teachers like myself and your pragmatic and practical approch to teaching and working with teenagers influenced many. I fondly remember your dry sense of humour and appreciate your support and friendship at Huntingdale.
Sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Bourke family
Beautiful encapsulation of the rich and varied life of Des Bourke. The service honoured his ability to connect and retain contact with nature, and his beloved Woods Point. Also the powerful, long lasting impact he had on all the people who walked alongside him, family, friends, and all of the teachers and the many students he encountered on ‘his journey’.
What a great celebration of a life well lived. Everyone spoke so fondly of Des and everyone who knew him would concur with the warm sentiments spoken. I was so lucky to have known him for the last 20 years, I just wish I’d met him earlier in life. Warm regards. Vale Des
Thank you Helen for inviting me to join the family at the Memorial Service for Des today. The photographs were marvelous . Such a lot that I did not know – a revelation ! Sincere condolences to all of you. May his soul rest in the peace of Christ Jesus.
Dear Judy and family,
I have lovely memories of Desi from my childhood. Thinking of you all at this very sad time and sending you my best wishes. Robyn Canning (Heywood)
Warm regards and sincere condolences to Judy and family. I was not able to attend but certainly felt part of the Service through the livestream. Des lead a full and interesting life and has left a wonderful legacy. He will live on in his children, grandchildren, and the generations to come.
love Kay Tarczon
Beautiful reflections and photos celebrating Uncle Des’ life. Loved hearing about his talents, fishing exploits, and love of wood and nature. Sending love to Auntie Jude, Peter, Helen, Sue, Andrew and Dave.xx
This was an outstanding tribute to a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, father-in -law and friend.
Oh beautiful Des! You taught me woodwork and enamelling. I loved it.
Such a lovely, positive man.
Thank you.
Dear Helen and family,
What a wonderful service.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these times. So sorry for your loss.
May Des rest in peace.
Laura Tirlea
So sorry to hear of Des’s passing. I taught and played golf with Des in Yarrawonga. He was such a character as well as being a big teddy bear to my kids when they were little.