DR. C. BURTON STEWART

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DR. C. BURTON STEWART Dad passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Selkirk General Hospital surrounded by family. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Lauri, daughters Catherine (Kurt), Kalynn (Paul), son Cameron (Allison), Lauri's daughters Dawn (Barry) and Carol (Bruce). Papa Boom-Boom will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Makayla, Brennan, Annika, Kieran, Karson, Camden, Miles and Emma. Dad is survived by brothers Bob (Judy) and Fraser (Bev), first wife and mother of his children, Sheryl Stewart, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his mother and father, Vida and Dr. C. Burton Stewart. Dad was born in Winnipeg and was raised with his two older brothers in River Heights on Queenston Street. The family enjoyed their summers at Victoria Dale Farms in St. Clements raising Hereford cattle. Dad loved caring for the cows, horses, dogs and various farm critters. Farm life also allowed Dad to develop an affinity for all things motorized. We heard many stories about his adventures with friends and various modes of transport, including a 1937 Oldsmobile and a gyrocopter that he built. The Olds, now fully restored, has been driven at many weddings and special events. Dad married Sheryl in 1964. He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba in 1967. He was a founding member of Tuxedo Park Dental Group where he practiced dentistry for 38 years. He was known as the dentist with the golden hands and painless Burt . Mom and Dad raised us in Charleswood on Oakdale Drive. In 1971, the cottage lot at Echo Bay was purchased beside Cousin Iva and Arch. That became the start of many memorable summers of fun with the Yeo and Stewart families! Dad was always supportive of our activities, and was an active member of the Winnipeg Horseman's Club board while we rode and participated in hunter / jumper horse shows. Dad developed a passion for flying and restoring antique aircraft. His first major project was CF-COU, a DeHavilland Tiger Moth. His friends from the Red River Tiger Moth group helped with its restoration. They flew it all over North America to air shows and displays. Dad was a strong supporter of the Winnipeg Flying Club and the Western Canada Aviation Museum, where the Tiger Moth now resides. Dad and Lauri were married in 2002 and they returned to the old farm house at Victoria Dale Farms. Dad retired in 2005, and enjoyed restoring the farm house, as well as various buildings on the farm. Lauri and Dad divided their time between Selkirk and Echo Bay. Dad's love of history enticed them to travel to unique destinations. Dad really enjoyed his affiliation with the Selkirk Rotary Club and the Centre for Rupert's Land Studies. Many thanks to Dr. Lindenschmidt and the staff at the Selkirk Hospital for the excellent care and compassion provided to Dad and his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at The Gates on Roblin, 6945 Roblin Blvd. in Headingley. In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of Dad's favourite associations: Western Canada Aviation Museum Inc., Hangar T-2, 958 Ferry Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y8; Fort Whyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd., Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9; The Selkirk and District Community Foundation, P.O. Box 400, Selkirk, MB R1A 2B3. The service will be webcast, and available for viewing at nbardal.mb.ca next week. NEIL BARDAL INC. FUNERAL CENTRE (204) 949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 09, 2011