Obituary of Frederick Burdette Gillis

GILLIS - Frederick "Burdette Gillis, age 86 years, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 25, 2005 at Providence Place, Moose Jaw. Predeceased by his wife Freda, who he lovingly cared for from the time she contacted Polio in 1953 until her passing in 1999; and his granddaughter Deena Battenfelder. Burdette is survived by one daughter Cathy (Grant) Swanson of Lucky Lake, SK; two grandchildren, Delee Swanson of Airdrie, AB and Craig Swanson (Ashley Reimer) of Grande Prairie, AB; great grandson Austin Battenfelder of Camp Creek, AB; Austins father Steve (Lorraine) Battenfelder of Camp Creek, AB; sister Estella Morrison of Saskatoon; sisters-in-law, Esther (George) Curtis of Indian Head and Gertrude (Howard) Elstad of Regina and their families. Burdette was a longtime resident and business owner in Rouleau, Saskatchewan. At Burdettes request no funeral service will be held. Interment at a later date at Rouleau, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Orange Benevolent Society, Box 160, Indian Head SK, S0G 2K0. Condolences may be emailed to the family at reception@speersfuneralchapel.com