Lily (Burton) Burton

LILY BURTON

(1933-2017)

   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Lily Burton on December 22, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Lily was receiving care at the Crowsnest Pass Palliative Care Unit after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

     Lily was born on November 3, 1933 in Bellevue, Alberta to Ambrose and Ella Burton. Lily grew up in Bellevue with her brother Bill and they were both very fortunate to have their grandparents (Padgett’s) living next door.

     After raising her family of six children, Lily went on to achieve her lifetime dream of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).  She then began her 32 year adventure of raising horses, cattle, goats, chickens, turkeys, geese, and emus, on the land that she considered the most beautiful place in the world. Lily spent many hours gardening and decorating her home. Always by her side to look after the ranch were her precious companions Panda and Patsy. Lily will be remembered by her family, close friends and co-workers for her unique talent of “tea-cup reading”

       Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her children, Steve (Darlene) Catonio of Cowley, Colleen (Kevan) Tolley of Lethbridge, Kevin (Wendy) Catonio of Coleman, Christine (Wesley) Yeske of Lethbridge, and Terri (Gerrit) Visser of Big Valley; her grandchildren, Julie (Steve) Bell of Portland, Oregon, Cathy Byrnes of Portland, Oregon, Tony (CG) Catonio of Red Deer, Nicole (Rob) Tuck of Medicine Hat, Adam (Melissa) Tolley of Lethbridge, Jeffrey Tolley of Lethbridge, Bobby Yeske of  Lethbridge, Brandon Yeske of Lethbridge, Kourtney Yeske of Tofino,BC, Ian Catonio of Coleman, Logan Catonio of Coleman, Karla Visser of Big Valley and Cassandra Visser of Big Valley. Lily also has 16 beautiful great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

     She was predeceased by her parents Ambrose and Ella Burton, brother Bill Burton, daughter Wendy Burton and grandson Jason Tolley.

     With respect to Lily’s wishes, a private service will be held at the ranch in the spring.

     In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully accepted for Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation Continuing Care Centre or Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation Greatest Needs. (Box 455 Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0). Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca

Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555

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