BURNARD ~ Steve Burnard passed away on June 16, at the age of 78, at 1:50 PM in the Meadow Lake Hospital with his family at his side. Steve Burnard spent the last year battling bone cancer. The funeral was in Livelong, Sask. on June 22, 2012. He was laid to rest in the Livelong Cemetery. Reverend Cannon Donald Skinner officiated, Wilfred and Darlene Hamm with Greg and Inga Sample preformed "Where the Angels Sing." Keith Mitchell read the poem, "The House with Nobody in it," by Joyce Kilmer. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 50 years, Carol Marie Burnard (Ruelling), his five children; Connie (Wayne) Topott and daughter Kennedy, Shannon Burnard-Wilson (Neal) and sons, Boyd and Reyd, Rena Burnard and step-son, Michael Cormier, Brian Burnard and Michelle Blagbourne and Brian's (Verna Mallard) children, Zoie, Venus, Zaylee, and Xan, and Tracy Burnard (Tracie) and son, Kane; his sister, Frances Edwards; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers: Dean Swanberg, Lorne Swanberg, Dr. Ken Garrett, Bobby Linns, Dennis Powling, Gary Edwards, Nelson Pryor. Active Pallbearers: Robert Carlson, Ed LeClerc, Glen Potter, Bruce Ruelling, Harold Kivimaa, Gerald L'Huereax. The Eulogy for Steven Burnard was delivered by Pat Delainey Sr. Steve Burnard, was a quiet, solid man who will be greatly missed by his wife Carol, his family and everyone who knew him. His love of horses and dogs was only surpassed by his love of family. Tribute from the Children: They say that life's success is not measured by what you take, but by what you give. Thank you for giving us the love of all animals, great and small, and the special love that only a Dad can give. Card of Thanks The Family of Steve Burnard would like to thank: Thank you to the staff at Meadow Lake Hospital for their care and kindness. Dr. Gavin Van De Venter for his care and concern. McCaws Funeral Service Ltd., Joel and Dave McCaw for their kind and gentle guidance. Pat Delainey Sr. for the touching Eulogy. Reverend Canon Donald Skinner for officiating. Della Bannerman for organizing the lunch. The family would like to give a "special thanks" to Bonnie Morin for all of her extra work. Thank you to all who sent flowers, prayers and cards. A final thank you to our father, Steve Burnard, for a life well lived, well loved and well shared. ____________________________________________________
