Burgess, Lena Marie, of Vulcan, beloved wife of Mel, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on January 15, 2017 at the age of 89 years.
Lena was born December 4, 1927 in Blackie to Milton and Ellen Scott. Lena and Mel Burgess were married on June 27, 1952 in High River. Together they raised five children and farmed outside of Vulcan.
Lena loved to golf and was a member of the Vulcan Golf Club. She was also part of the Royal Purple. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and watching baseball, especially the Toronto Blue Jays.
Besides her loving husband Mel, Lena is survived by her five children – Brian ( Martha Anne) Burgess of Saudi Arabia, Beverly Burgess of Calgary, Ken (Carole) Burgess of South Carolina, Terry (Lynn) Burgess of Vulcan, Rick (Marilyn) Burgess of Merville, BC, five Grandchildren, Kari (Brian) Burgess of Calgary, Jody (Andrew) Looy of St. Paul, Corey (Danielle) Burgess of Vulcan, Erik Burgess of South Carolina and Kent (Claire) Burgess of South Carolina, two great grandchildren Colby and Maelle Looy of St. Paul, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Allan and Shirley Fletcher and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lena was predeceased by her parents, brothers Keith (Doris) and Melvin (Maxine) Scott, sisters Ivy (Bill) Crombie, Alice (Allan) Free and Patricia Scott.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Legion Hall, Sue MacDonald, D.M. officiating. Inurnment Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium.
If friends so desire, tributes in Lena’s memory can be made to the Vulcan hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Sincere sympathy to your family, she was one of my first teachers, in Mossleigh. We shared many great times at the golf club
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Lena. She will be greatly missed by so many . Our deepest sympathy to you Mel and all your family. May your wonderful memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
Mel, Terry and family. Sorry for your loss, and sorry we can’t attend the service, as we will be away on Thursday.
Jack & Sandy Fulton.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mel and all your family. May your wonderful memories of her ease your pain.
Our deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Lena. May your memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
Mel and families,
Sending our heartfelt prayers and condolences on the passing of Lena. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many.
Our sincere sympathy to the family.