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Burn, Elizabeth

November 27, 1915 ~ September 7, 2012


It is with profound sadness that the family of Elizabeth (Betty) Matilda Burn (nee Steven) announces her passing on September 7, 2012.


Betty was predeceased in 1987 by her loving husband, George Burn; her eldest son, Patrick Burn in 1994, and recently, her daughter-in-law, Errolyn Croft Burn. She is survived by son, John Burn; daughters: Jean Yates, Ruth Husbands (Allan), Jennifer Keep (Harold); grandchildren: Richard and Andrea Yates, Andrew and Dianne Burn, Dawn Aziz (Jameel), Peter Husbands (Sue), Debbie Vanderstap, Patrick, Elvis and Judith Burn, Michael Keep (Eliza) and several great and great-great grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews and the only surviving sibling, a sister, Julia McFadzen, living in Chicago.


Betty was born in Belize (formerly British Honduras) where she and her husband, George raised their family. They immigrated to Canada in 1975 reuniting with their children and grandchildren living on Vancouver Island.


She will be dearly missed, but lovingly remembered by her family and many friends in her faith and truth.


There will be a viewing on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 10a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11a.m. At the First Memorial Chapel, located at 1720 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo. All friends welcome to attend.


First Memorial Funeral Services

(250)754-8333



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