Obituary of Munro Burns

Munro Burns Kermit Munro Burns was born on February 16, 1953 in Calgary, AB; son of Ron and Beulah Burns. He enjoyed many years of cooking in and around the community. Munro had a great appreciation for the diversity and values of people he met throughout his life. Cooking gourmet meals and concocting new and delicious recipes was a passion of his. He loved music and playing piano, was a favorite past time of his. The telephone was his lifeline; many hours were spent catching up on the latest news of all his family and friends. His sense of humor will be missed. He loved to plan events, even to planning this get together today. His wish was to have all his family and friends together to celebrate. People were amazed at his bravery dealing with his diagnosis. He said he could always hear his mother saying, “Buck up and deal with it." Munro went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 following a brave and optimistic fight against cancer. Munro leaves to cherish his memory and will be lovingly remembered by his cousins, Janice (Alan) Fawcett, Janet Olsen, Maureen (Kirby) Morrell, Cameron (Jane) Thulien, Gavin (Jann) Thulien, Garry (Gene) Burns and Pat (Verna) Burns; Aunts and Uncles, Lorraine (Jim) Gilbert and Kermit (Jean) Thulien; as well as other relatives and many dear friends. “God does not give a wish without also being given power to make it come true.” - Richard Bach The following scripture gave him much comfort and allowed him to accept circumstances without complaint. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of sound mind”. 2 Timothy 1:7 Funeral services will be held at the Veteran Full Gospel Church, Veteran, AB, on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM. with Pastor Darrel Durksen officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Veteran Cemetery, Veteran, Alberta. Memorial Donations may be made to The Veteran Full Gospel Ladies Group Christmas Banquet, Box 428, Veteran, AB, T0C 2S0, or to Teen Time of Edmonton, “Rosie’s Pie Fund” 14960 114 Ave. NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 4G4