Alayna Christine Burke

Alayna Christine Burke passed away October 15, 2023, in Tumwater, Washington. She was an 11th grade student at Cascadia High School in Tumwater. Alayna was born May 23, 2006, to Timothy Burke and Ginger Osborn in Tacoma, Washington. She was spunky, fun, sweet, and generous. She was very smart and understood things at a deeper level than most kids her age. She loved drawing, hiking, camping, swimming, playing the ukulele, anime, and music. She also loved reading, writing, make-up, and hair design. Alayna is survived by her parents; brothers, Nathan Ruddach and Matthew Bruce; sisters, Shae (Ruddach) Beyers, Gabrielle Bruce, Jocelyn Burke, and Amori Burke; grandparents, Terry and Cindy (Kender) Osborn; and grandmother, Cynthia (Jordan) Ruddach. She was predeceased by grandparents, Darl and Dennis Burke; and great-grandparents, Jimmy and Sandra (Elliot) Jordan and great-grandparents, Donald and Ann (Ebernickle) Wells. In lieu of flowers and money, please bring a non-perishable food item to the service and it will be dropped off at the local food bank. You may also make donations to your local food bank. Please leave condolences or share memories and photos on the Tribute Wall to the left.