Diane Karen (Svoboda) Burwell

   Let me tell you about the “Best Mom Ever”.  Her name was Diane Karen Burwell and she was born on August 13, 1952 to proud and loving parents, Joseph and Helen Svoboda.  She was caring, kind, always smiling and beautiful inside and out.  Even when Diane passed away in her daughter's arms at their home on April 1, 2020, her strength and courage were unmatched.

   Diane was not only educated through traditional schooling and insatiable reading, but through everyone she met.  She gave herself selflessly to others, asking nothing in return, and she never judged.  Diane’s commitment to her community was evident in so many ways.  She donated library books and co-donated Lego sets to the Lundbreck School, she tutored children and adults in a variety of subjects, and she spent countless hours teaching elementary school children to read along with other valuable life lessons. 

   Music was Diane’s passion.  She loved to sing, play the guitar, piano, drums and other percussion instruments, and she taught music.  Over the years, Diane performed in bands, orchestras, at music festivals and church functions, and she passed her musical gifts on to an abundance of students.  She also enjoyed attending concerts and listening to an array of musical genres. 

   In her quieter moments, Diane liked to challenge her daughter to her favourite board game, Chinese Checkers, usually winning.  Nothing made Diane happier than spending time with her daughter, Victoria.  She was her pride and joy; she loved her with her whole heart and soul.  They were an unstoppable mother and daughter team.

   Diane had endless patience with life.  No matter what challenge she was presented with, she met and conquered it with determination and grace.  Diane’s enormous capacity to love was reciprocated by all who were blessed with her friendship.  She will live on in the hearts she leaves behind.

   Left to celebrate her life is her devoted daughter, Victoria Violet Spencer and her “princess”, Raven Paw the cat. 

   She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Helen Svoboda; her grandparents; and her aunts and uncles.

Never wait for a birthday, or an anniversary, or a holiday; treat every day as a special day.

   Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

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

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