Robby Glen Burns

BURNS -Robby Glen Burns left us suddenly on Tuesday, May 17, 2005. He was 29 years of age. Robby was born to Garth and Doris (nee Eichorst) Burns on February 18, 1976, at Humboldt. He grew up on the family farm near Drake, and attended Drake Elementary School and Lanigan Central High School. As a child, Robby was very active and enjoyed playing sports. He began playing hockey but soon found he shared the same interest as his dad, the sport of curling. This later led him to compete in the 1994 Pepsi Juniors with his highschool teammates. Curling become one of his favorite winter activities. After graduating from high school, Robby enrolled in the Machinist program at the SIAST, Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon. He then worked as a machinist in Swift Current for a short period of time, but his true passion brought him back to the family farm. On October 23, 1999, Robby married his lifetime sweetheart, Karen Marie Bartel of Lanigan. Together, they made their home at Drake, farming with his dad and grandfather. On September 23, 2000, Robby and Karen welcomed their first child, a daughter Madison Ann Burns, followed by Brittany Lynn on April 2, 2002, and a son Graham Robert on October 7, 2004. Robby's life revolved around Karen, their children and the family farm. Together they enjoyed camping, fishing, and winter holidays at Island Park, Idaho. In addition, Robby loved curling, hunting, fishing, and camping with his dad and his father-in-law. He was also an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church at Lanigan and of the church council. Robby's love for life was infectious. Everyone who had the pleasure to share an encounter with him would remember his genuine and witty personality, his value for working hard, having fun, and his caring and compassionate ways. He was always willing and able to lend a helping hand along with a warm, friendly smile. Robby will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his best friend and wife, Karen (nee Bartel) Burns and their three children, Madison, Brittany and Graham of Drake; his parents, Garth and Doris (nee Eichorst) Burns of Drake; one sister, Heather (Scott) Kline of Drake; parents-in-law, Ken and June Bartel of Lanigan; sisters-in-law, Teri (Scott) Ife of Saskatoon; Patti (Les) Blachford of Colonsay; and Lou-Ellen (Ian) Mardell of Snowden. Also cherishing his memory are his grandparents, Robert and Gertrude Burns of Drake; Jean Eichorst of Lanigan; Blondie (Mildred) Siegel of Lanigan; and Jake and Marg Bartel of Chilliwack, BC; two aunts: Darlene (Merv) Rucks of Esk; and Gwen (George) Leffler of Lanigan; extended family members, including nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and by numerous friends. Robby was predeceased by his grandfather, Abe Eichorst; one cousin, Dean Rucks; grandfather-in-law, Herman Siegel; and by his grandmother-in-law, Anne Bartel. The Funeral Service for Robby will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lanigan, on Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations directed to either the Burns Children Trust Fund or the Trinity Lutheran Church Memorial Fund would be gratefully accepted. SCHULER-LEFEBVRE, Humboldt. (306-682-4114)