BURTON:
Mrs. Marian Burton, age 81 of St. Mary's Villa Humboldt passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, August 26, 2011 with her husband at her side. Marian was born to Stephen and Josephine (nee Steffens) Kehrig on March 8, 1930 in the Bruno district the 7th child of a family of 12. She attended St. Quentin School to Grade 9. Her mother passed away at that time and Marian stayed home to help her father care for her siblings and tend to domestic duties. In 1950 Marian travelled to McHenry, Illinois to visit her aunt and uncle. While there she worked at the Admiral factory and later returned to Bruno. It was at a Church Youth Rally that she met the love of her life George Burton and within a short time George made his way back to Bruno to attend a dance where Marian and George danced through life together for 54 years as they were wed on October 29, 1956. They were blessed with four children. Marian was a very involved in her children's activities, including being a 4-H leader. She always made sure her children challenged their minds by introducing them to a variety of groups especially visiting art exhibits. Marian always worked side by side with George and loved her life on the farm. She earned "Select Seed Grower" status along side with her husband, which supplemented their commercial grain operation. The family moved to Regina for five years, returning to the farm in 1981, where she took an active part. Marian loved being with people and was very active in many organizations such as: executive position with Humboldt and Regina CWL, Band Parents' Association and Track and Field Association to name a few. Later in life she was very active with the Museum Board, Muenster Diocese Rural Life Committee, Social Justice Committee, St. Augustine Parish Choir, a founding board member of the Good Neighbor Store and she spent 15 years on the Board of Humboldt Co-op. Marian did find time to enjoy her flower gardens and would admire their beauty. We will miss Marian's infectious smile that would light up a room when she entered it. Marian's warm gentle, friendly caring personality will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years George Burton of Humboldt; four children: Philip (Carla) Burton of Prince George, BC and children, Eric, Nicole Tashi, Gabrielle and Bart and their families; Peter Burton (Shelley Phipps) of Halifax and children, Stefan, Cameron, and Anna; Barbara Burton (Roger Foui) and children, Megan and Susan Burton (Rick Lowell) and children, Jackson and Alexandra all of Saskatoon; one sister and three brothers: Ben (Mary) Kehrig of Tisdale, Henry (Elizabeth) Kerhig of Prince Albert, Olga (Richard) Reineke of Humboldt and Gregor (Hermina) Kehrig of Bruno; four sisters-in-law: Mary Kehrig of Bjorkdale, Marie Kehrig of Tisdale, Lizette Kehrig and Mary Kehrig both of Saskatoon; one brother-in-law John (Zenny) Burton of Regina and numerous nieces and nephews. Marian was predeceased by her parents Stephen and Josephine Kehrig; one sister and six brothers Joseph, Arnold, Alois (Henrietta), Thekla Doetzel, Edwin, Werner and Francis. A Prayers Service was held on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Presided by Nestor Trach. Others taking part in the service were organist Sr. Colette Kaller, scripture readers Ron Kehrig and Eileen Chuey, and eulogist Duane Guina. The Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Concelebrated by, Fr. Lawrence Demong O.S.B., Abbot Peter Novecosky O.S.B., Fr. Joe Ackerman O.S.B. and Fr. Ralph Kleiter. Others taking part in the service were: cross bearer Ruth Kehrig, scripture readers Arlene Pederson and Joan Kehrig, intentions Edna Dmyterko, gift bearers Olga Reineke and Ben Kehrig, and altar servers Ed Zintel and Leo Altrogge. An honor guard was formed by the Humboldt CWL. Honorary pallbearers were "All those who shared in Marian's life". Pallbearers were: Mark Kehrig, Lawrence Kehrig, Mitchell Kehrig, Don Kehrig, Leonard Kehrig and Paul Kehrig. Both services were held from St. Augustine R.C. Church Humboldt. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial Donations in Marian's memory may be directed to St. Mary's Villa Foundation Box 1743 Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0, Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan or Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (Spiritual Care Endowment Fund) Box 1740 Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to MALINOSKI & DANYLUIK FUNERAL HOME Humboldt, SK.
