Richard Clarke Burgess of Calgary, beloved son of Dorothy Burgess of Champion, passed away at the South Calgary Health Campus on September 4, 2019 at the age of 67 years.
Besides his mother Dorothy, Richard is survived by his siblings – Rosemarie (Eldon) Kube, Cynthia Houston, Trish (Glen Barker) Gibson, Ron Burgess and Darrell (Cheryl) Burgess. He was predeceased by his father Gordon Burgess in 2013.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11 am at the Champion Congregational Church (301 – 2 Ave. N), Champion, AB, Pastors Dale & Anne Wright and Pastor David Skinner officiating. Inurnment in Champion Cemetery.
Any tributes in Richard’s memory can be made to the Champion Congregational Church Memorial Fund, Box 251, Champion, AB T0L 0R0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Richard. Although I have not seen him in many years I wish to give my condolences to Mrs Burgess and the family. May God comfort you and put His loving arms around you during this difficult time.
Mrs Burgess,
I was so shocked to learn of Richard’s passing! I’m sorry I missed seeing him in August when I visited you. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and prayers of comfort for you and the rest of the family.
Sharon (Heinrichs) Vose
Re Rick Burgess: My condolences to the family on the recent passing of Rick. I knew him many years ago when I lived in Calgary, and although I no longer live there and haven’t seen him in a long time, I remember him well and was sorry to hear he had passed away.
Grace, Thank you so much for your condolences.Dorothy (his mom)