Gary Burnett

Family is sad to announce the passing of Gary Burnett peacefully in hospice (Calgary) on May 18, 2024.

Gary was born in Ketchikan, Alaska on Oct. 23, 1942. He spent most of his youth in Libby, Montana where he met and married Betty in 1961. 

Gary worked at the St. Regis sawmill for several years before moving his family to Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan to work at the sawmill there. While in Meadow Lake, he and Betty built their dream home, enjoyed getting their pilot licenses and taking trips in their plane. They owned a building supply company and the Dorintosh General Store.

In 1986, Gary and Betty moved to Cochrane, Alberta where he worked at Spray Lakes Sawmill until his retirement when he received his heart transplant in 1997. His retirement years were spent traveling in the RV to Glacier, Utah and visiting family in the states. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids Brooklyn and Marshall, puttering in his workshop and helping Betty in the garden.

He is survived by his loving wife Betty, his children, Dave (Debbie), Jeff, Danna (Drew) and Jeramy, his grandchildren, Brooklyn (Brady) and Marshall.

In lieu of a funeral our family will be remembering him together privately.