Obituary of James Christopher Burdon

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Burdon who died peacefully Wednesday, August 6 at the age of 85. Jim was predeceased by his parents, John and Ann (nee Bedford) Burdon of Moose Jaw. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy (nee Dean); and their four sons: Glen and his son Derek of Regina; Ken (Sheila) and their children Todd of Calgary, Michael, Victoria and Andrea of Lone Tree, Colorado; Howie (Shelley) of Regina and their children Christy (A.J) Jones and their daughter Kenzie (Born August 2, 2009; Jim and Dots first great-grandchild) of Castle Rock, Colorado; and Lindsay (Jarrett) Etter of Thornton, Colorado; and Ron (Doris) and their children Melissa and Nichole of Regina. He is also survived by his sisters, Margaret (Doug) Cuddington of Regina; Dorothy (Clarence) Elias of Surrey, BC; and brother, Harry (Muriel) of Winnipeg, MB; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was born on August 10, 1923 in Moose Jaw, SK. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he moved to Regina where he met Dorothy and was married on June 30, 1951. Jim and Dot had four sons. As they grew he got great pleasure being involved in their various sporting activities and could always be seen at the rink, diamond or field with pipe in hand. He loved to work with his hands and was respected around the city for his quality craftsmanship in the cabinet business until his retirement in 1992. In retirement Jim enjoyed working in his garden, playing cards with friends and was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners. Jims wit and sense of humour will be missed by all who knew him. Many thanks go out to the staff of the Veterans Wing of the Wascana Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit of the Pasqua Hospital. Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Ave. Regina, SK with Rev. Dr. Robert A. Kitchen officiating. Friends so wishing can make donations to Schriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Wa Wa Temple, 2065 Hamilton Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2E1. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com.