STUART GEORGE BURNS

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STUART GEORGE BURNS Stuart George Burns, was tragically killed while on business in Seoul, Korea on November 20, 2003. Stuart was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 21, 1962. He is survived by his wife Lynda who was the love of his life; Proud and loving father to his children: Sean, Colin and Jocelyn; his parents Connie and George Burns of Kingston, Ontario; sister Deanna (Ken) Gold and their children: Jillian, Andra and Stephen of Atlanta, Georgia; sister Allyson (Paul) Gardner and their children: Hannah, Jacob and Lucas of Toronto; father and mother-in-law Harvey and Barbara Hunt of Kingston, Ontario. Stuart graduated from Queens University in 1984 with an Honours degree in mining engineering. After working for a few years, he returned to school to complete his MBA at Western. Stuart and his family moved to the coast in 1989 where he worked for several years as a management consultant in Vancouver. Four years ago, he and his family moved to Kelowna where he managed operations at Whitewater Composites. Stuart loved living in Kelowna and spending time with his family mountain biking, jogging, skiing and camping. Most of all he loved sitting around the table with friends and family sharing a great meal, lively conversation, and a good glass of red wine. Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb and when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. Visitation for family and friends, Sunday, November 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna. Funeral service to follow on Monday, December 1 at 11:00 AM in Trinity Baptist Church 1905 Springfield Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foster Parents Plan of Canada, Suite 1001, 95 St. Clair Ave., West, Toronto, ON, M4V 3B5 or Friends of the South Slopes Society, Box 28011, East Kelowna, BC V1W 4A6 (tax receipts will be issued). This is a specific fund for the creation of a memorial in memory of Stuart. To send a condolence to the family, visit www.firstmemorialkelowna.com. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 1800-667-9277.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 29, 2003