Clarence "Mike" Burcham

Clarence “Mike” Burcham, age 56, passed away March 1, 2021 at Sanford Health in Bismarck.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home in Mandan with Pastor Michael Selberg presiding.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  A Celebration of Life and Burial of Ashes will be held later this summer in Belcourt.

Clarence Michael “Mike” Burcham was born August 17, 1964 in Belcourt, ND to William and Marcella (Wallette) Burcham.  He was raised in ND and lived mainly in North Dakota and Minnesota for most of his life.  Mike served in the National Guard for a short time before being honorably discharged.  He was married once and had five children.  Mike had a quiet, kind-hearted, loving personality that those who loved him will always remember.  He was always willing to help others however he could and was a hard worker.  He loved spending time with family and enjoyed our summer family BBQ’s at the park.  He was always up for good food and fun times with family and friends.  He enjoyed going out on the boat and fishing in the summer.

Mike is survived by his dad, William Burcham; children, Consuelo “Connie”, Clarence Michael Jr., Peblo, Patricia “Patti”, and Nathaniel; sisters, Susan (Myron) Cahoon, Deborah (David) Cahoon, Connie (Larry) Fisher, and Amber (Randy) Ballard; brothers, Shannon (Christine) Burcham, Nathan (Amanda) Burcham, Jesse (Larissa) McGrath, and Mike McGrath; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved ones.

Mike was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents; his mom, Marcella; step-mom, Toddy; step-dad, Eddy; brother, Jay; sisters, Roxanne and Jennifer; and nephew, Justin.