Gordon Burrows

BURROWS _ Gordon Douglas Gordon Douglas Burrows, beloved husband of Agnes Burrows of Calgary, passed away peacefully at the Rockyview Hospital on February 20, 2006, at the age of 86 years. Gordon will be lovingly remembered by his children, Valerie (George) Gibson of Lethbridge, Bernie Sherrington of Sherwood Park; grandchildren, Brent (Sheila) Gibson of Taber, Jodi (Peter) Brizinello of Lethbridge, Michael (Carol) Gibson of Picture Butte, Douglas Cook of Sherwood Park, Cathy (Brad) Duxbury of Sherwood Park; sister Doreen (Robert) Kempt of Calgary; eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. As well, he leaves several in-laws and extended family in Manitoba. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Hilda Burrows; sister Marguerite; sister and brother-in-law, Georgina and Jim Dalgetty. Gordon lived all his life in Calgary except for two years of Armed Services in Canada and Great Britain. He worked for forty-eight years in Truck Transportation. Gordon was a great fan of the Stampeders, Flames and Pops concerts. What he loved most was his home and the simple life. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Wharton for thirty-five years of wonderful care and support; also to all the nurses and all the support staff in Unit 47 of the Rockyview Hospital for their care and compassion in the last six weeks of Gordon's life. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME on Friday, February 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, a memorial tribute may be made in Gordon's name directly to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road (1.5 km east of 84 Street S.E.). Telephone: 403-272-5555.