Raymond Victor Burr

Raymond Victor Burr

Raymond Burr Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Apr. 25, 2017.
Raymond Victor Burr November 19,1937 - April 17, 2017 Raymond Victor Burr, aged 79, from Vancouver, B.C., a retired engineer for the CNR passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospice after a struggle with kidney disease. Raymond (and his wife Shirley) spent many years running group homes where they changed lives. Union Gospel Mission was close to his heart. He spent time working in the soup kitchen feeding the less fortunate. Raymond (and his wife) loved traveling and doing missionary work around the world. Raymond had a wonderful sense of humor and will always be remembered for his storytelling. Raymond loved his family dearly. His family includes wife Shirley, children Shaun (Maryaana), Shannon, Sharleen, Shane (Janny) and Jason. Sister Gayle (Kelly), nieces Kelly, Rhonda (Jean-Philippe) and nephew Klint. Grandchildren, Joshua (Becca), Kurtis, Mya, Helena, Eric and Oscar. Raymond surrounded himself with wonderful friends who will miss his stories and humor.

Funeral Service: Monday, May 8th, 2017 at 1:00 pm..Tenth Avenue Alliance Church. 11 - W10th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 1R5. Limited parking at the Church, however, street parking is available.

Thank you to the wonderful staff at North Shore Palliative Care and North Shore Hospice.

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October 9, 2017

Shaun Burr posted to the memorial.

April 29, 2017

Mandy Melchert nee Ledger posted to the memorial.

April 26, 2017

Earl Bruce posted to the memorial.

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Shaun Burr

October 9, 2017

Dad, how i miss you and think of you often, i know i will see you one day.I know you had touched so many lives and the Lord has surely welcomed you with open arms!
Love your #1 Son!

Mandy Melchert nee Ledger

April 29, 2017

I am so grateful that Ray took me into his home and loved me unconditionally. He gave me a solid Christian foundation and was at my Baptism at 16 years old. We had recently reconnected and I considered him a great male mentor in my life. I am going to miss him terribly. Thank you to the Burr family for loving me when I was truly unlovable.

Earl Bruce

April 26, 2017

I am so blessed to have had Raymond in my life.Working with him and socially at times.Condolences to you Shirley and the rest of the family.Ray helped me and many other rails at times in ours lives.Rest in peace my friend. Throttle 8 all the way.

Michael Albert McFadden

April 26, 2017

Ray was a light that shone in every life he met.

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