EINAR BURCH

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EINAR BURCH December 18, 1929 - October 16, 2008 Einar passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, October 16/08 at the age of 78 in his retirement home, Deer Lodge Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Svava Burch. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years Albina and five children, Diana (Lynden) Thunder Bay, Arlene (Bruce) Newport Oregon, Ron (Cindy) Calgary, Robert (Deborah) Thunder Bay and Lorraine (Jerry) Olson Woodside California; his brother Les (Noella) Winnipeg; nine grandchildren Chris (Ashley) and Allison Barnes, Ian and Danielle Clayman, Jason and Zoey Burch, Jon and Lauren Burch, Brett Olson, along with one great grandchild, Kaylee Burch, numerous nieces and nephews and also many dear friends and relatives. He lived a full and happy life working 43 years with C.P. Rail from 1947, until he made his final retirement run with Via Rail in February 1990. A graveside service will take place at a later date. Lifes Railway to Heaven Life is like a mountain railroad with an engineer so brave, I must make this run successful from the cradle to the grave. Watch the curves, the fills, the tunnels, never falter, never fail, Keep my hand upon the throttle and my eye upon the rail. Oh blessed saviour thou wilt guide me, till we reach that blissful shore, Where angels wait to join me in Gods grace evermore. As I roll across the trestle spanning Jordan's swelling tide, I behold the C.P. Union depot into which my train will glide. God the Father, God the Son with a hearty joyous greeting weary Einar the Trainer welcome home! A special thank you to Rose Schrull, Gifford and Marilyn Johnson for always being supportive to Einar and Albina. Einar Burch will be lovingly remembered by all...

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2008