STEWART JAMES BURKE

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STEWART JAMES BURKE On Tuesday, June 19, 2007, in his 58th year, with his soulmate, Judy, by his side, Stewie left this physical plane and began the next part of his spiritual journey. Left behind to enjoy the many wonderful memories are his mom, sisters, brother, many adoring nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and many, many friends. Stew was a gentleman and a gentle man. He loved to laugh, enjoyed single malt scotch, baby back ribs and was a pretty decent cook. He was a fountain of esoteric knowledge and could discuss any topic intelligently and with passion and conviction. He was a die-hard Canucks fan. He loved the Big Blue, too. Kids were naturally drawn to Stew's kind and gentle nature. He spent many happy hours with the kids playing badminton, mini-golf or swimming. He really was just a kid at heart. Stew's greatest love was the outdoors the mountains and the ocean. He was an avid fisherman. He loved to golf but he couldn't golf a lick. There were the winters spent in Mexico and the hot summers down by the river. Stew's cancer was initially misdiagnosed. He suffered terribly and for a long time, as a result. But in true Stewie fashion, he rarely complained and continued to live his life as best he could. He was a man to be admired, loved and cherished. A fitting legacy, indeed. The family invites everyone, whether you knew Stew or not, to raise a glass in his memory. Death smiles at us all; sometimes all a man can do is smile back

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2007