It is with profound sadness & heartbreak on November 28th, Burk left us. He was born May 29, 1954 in Mission, BC, passed away in his home in Chase, BC surrounded by his loving family. He fought a 15 month battle with pancreatic/liver cancer with strength & dignity.
Burk worked 36 years for Canadian Pacific Railway happily retiring in May, 2009, he was planning his retirement party for 12 years prior so it had to be a fun, happy occasion, with a live band, dance floor he built & 120 of his closest family & friends! He loved his hot rod, his “beautiful wife”(his words), his children & grandchildren more than life itself. He was a Mr. Fix-it, woodwork, cement work, jack of all trades kinda guy, always there to help anyone with anything, not wanting anything in return. Burk had many, many friends still some close to him from his younger years of being a “wild child”. He loved boating on the Shuswap, the many fun times for the past 9 yrs at the cabin with family & friends, working on the golf course with his buddy Rae, golfing, the many destination & motorhome travels we took, mudbogging, & being able to finish & drive his hot rod. Many thanks to his special friends Dag & Kevin for making it happen this year. Burk is survived by his soulmate & love of his life, wife Sharon, daughters’ Cyndi (Kim) Deck, Chestermere, Alta, Alana (Doug) Hill, Revelstoke, BC, sons’ Michael (Jennifer) Roblin, Claresholm, Alta. Shaun (Kelsey) Roblin, Richmond, BC & his precious grandchildren Hannah & Brooklyn Deck, Dawson & Lukas Hill, Quinton & Elizabeth Roblin, & our newest grandbaby Sawyer Joseph Roblin, his beloved sister Dee Keene (Glenn) Kamloops, Brother Rick (Claudette) Kelowna, many nieces & nephews whom he loved with all his heart. Burk was predeceased by his father & mother Gordon Thomas & Eunice Roblin.Thanks to the 8th floor cancer nurses whose compassion & caring was appreciated, special thanks to our sweet angel Alora & the team at Chase home care who went above & beyond to make Burk’s last days comfortable.
No service at Burk’s request, there was an Open House at Burk & Sharon’s home 218 Arbutus Street, Chase Saturday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm.
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Sharon and Family
Our sincere condolences to you Sharon, and family. Our hearts go out to all of you at this very difficult time. We hope you can find some comfort in the wonderful memories you have.
Bruce & Pam Evensen
Sharon and family,
Burk’s life is a testament to the legacy good men quietly cultivate as they generously give of themselves throughout their stay in this life. To have shared such a joyous life together makes the loss that much tougher. My condolences as you build on his memories for future little family members.