Obituary of Florence Burak

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Florence Eleanor Avis (Craft) Burak after a courageous battle with many illnesses. Florence was born on November 3, 1941 in Melville, Saskatchewan to Robert and Margaret (nee Bentley) Craft. Florence grew up and received her education in Melville. After graduation Florence joined the Air Force and spent time in Eastern Canada, Montreal Quebec was her favorite. Upon her return to Melville, she began working at the Royal Bank and met the love of her life David Burak. The couple were united in marriage on May 7, 1966 at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Goodeve. The couple resided in Melville where Florence continued to work for the bank, Dome Petroleum and Melville Advance while raising their family. After Leanne was born she became a stay at home mom and homemaker. In 1978 Florence and David moved to the farm at Goodeve, where she continued to maintain a household while David worked for CN. Florence was a wonderful cook and embraced the Ukrainian tradition learning from her mother-in-law Nellie, who often said to her that she did a better job than she could. The love of outdoors and nature were among her favorite things as well gardening, camping and bird watching. Florence's special time of the year was preparing for Christmas and spending time with family. She had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren that were her pride and joy. She was involved with St. Michael's Church and the UCWL helping prepare for weddings, funerals, fall suppers and any other events at the hall. Florence entered her eternal rest on Christmas Day, December 25, 2015 at the age of 74 years. Florence leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 49 years David of Goodeve, SK; her three children, Mike (Julia) and their children, Jacob and Jaclyn Burak of Melville, SK; Leanne Burak of Brandon, MB; Jeff (Joanne) and their children, Janaya and Anastasia Burak of Edenwold, SK; sister, Roberta (Robert) Rohr of Melville, SK; sister-in-law, Betty Burak of Winnipeg and brother-in-law, Ron Burak of Goodeve, SK. Predeceased by parents, Robert and Margaret Craft; in-laws, Mike and Nellie Burak and grandson (infancy) Nicholaus Burak; brother-in-law, Richard Read. She will be greatly missed by special nieces, nephews and many friends. Service Information Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 7:00pm Thursday, December 31st, 2015 10:00am, St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church