Gordon Douglas Burton passed away peacefully at Beckley Farm Lodge in Victoria, B.C on February 22, 2021 at the age of 73. Gordon was born in Victoria, B.C. on July 7, 1947 and was predeceased by Marilyn Burton his first wife of 20 years in 1988. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Sonja (Person) Burton.
Lovingly remembered by his sister, Gayle (Jack); children, Wendy, David, Mike, Denise (Sylvain), Scott and Kevin (Lauren); grandchildren, Douglas, Allen, Christopher, Kai, Kaitlyn (Garon), Luke, Lance, Olivier, Julien, Bethany, Sydney, Mallory; great grandchildren, Alivia, Averie and Kiara. He will be missed by many other relatives and friends.
Our sincere thanks to all the staff at Beckley Farm Lodge who gave Gordon exceptional care.
Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gordon’s name may be made to Beckley Farm Lodge https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/44268/donation
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Gayle, So sorry to hear about your brother Gordon passing, Big hugs
There is not a day I don’t miss this wonderful man who I called Dad .
I think of him daily and wish he was here .
Thank you everyone for posting .
Hugs Wendy
Gordon left an indelible mark on our lives in so many ways. I will always appreciate his firm, kind leadership as he steered Ladysmith Church through some rough patches, and am so grateful for his respectful listening ear: even when we did not always agree. Blessings, Sonja on the path ahead: Godspeed Gordon.
Sonja and family,
I’m very sorry to hear about Gordie’s passing. Gordie and I were part of the first forestry department in BCFP’s new Elk River Division. We had lots of great conversations driving around the division, he was a sincere and thoughtful person and I learned a lot from him. My thoughts are with you.
To Sonja, Wendy, David, and all of Gord’s family,
So sorry to hear of Gordie’s passing. He was a kind and thoughtful man; someone with wisdom and approachability; without a doubt, the best boss I ever worked for. We worked together for BCFP out of Campbell River, and he modelled the kind of leadership we all can aspire to. His family was so important to him, and the world became a better place because of his caring and integrity.
May your many happy memories be a comfort to you.
My deepest condolences Wendy, Dave and family ❤ sending you huge hugs and so much love. May your Dad rest in peace.