Michael Burr

BURR, Michael June 18, 1951 June 26, 2011 With hearts filled with happy memories, we sadly announce the sudden loss of Michael Burr. On his way to a fishing adventure with good friends in Mexico, Michael passed peacefully in University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, with his family and fiancee by his side. He leaves behind his children Imogen, Stephanie (Damon), Samuel, grandson Walker, beloved fiancee Mary Dalsin, brother David, sister Kathryn (Gary), the mother of his children Georgia Gibbs, and many well loved nephews. Newly retired, Michael enjoyed a successful career in commercial real estate and property management. He was a two-term past President of the Victoria Real Estate Board and served on both the Heritage and Advisory Design Committees at Victoria City Hall. A passionate fisherman and avid boater, he took special pleasure in living just outside the lines. An excursion with Michael was an adventure exciting, occasionally life-threatening, always a good time. He loved the outdoors and was ever eager to confront the challenges he found there with determination and a wry sense of humour. Often, those challenges were met on the deck of his Boston Whaler. Through his great sense of compassion, Michael sought to ease the load of others, especially those who lived on the margins of life. It was this instinct that led him to New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina armed with supplies, and ready to lend his efforts to make a difference in someone else's life. Michael's sound advice, kindness and generosity of spirit will continue to inspire those who knew him. A celebration of Michael's life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation ( www.victoriahf.ca ) for use in the Pacemaker Clinic at the Royal Jubilee Hospital (c/o Dr. Richard Leather) and/or the Pacific Salmon Foundation ( www.psf.ca ). Keep your rod tip up, Mikey! 631145