DONALDA “DONNIE” BURTON
Posted: July 5th, 2024 DONALDA “DONNIE” BURTON 29 April 1932 01 July 2024 Donalda Yvonne Burton of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2024, at the age of 92 years after a long battle with Dementia. Donnie leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Dwayne Burton (Donna), Terry Burton (Cindy), and Doug Burton; grandchildren, Tanisha (Aaron), Lani (Mitch), Stacey (Tyler), and Kyle (Samantha); great-grandchildren, Ryder, Trey, Tyrece, Neveah, Brooklyn, Kason, Ryley and Pyper. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd; parents, Robert and Beatrice Busse; daughter, Marilyn; and grandchildren, Layne and Tammy. Donelda Yvonne Busse was born on April 29th, 1932, in Amazon, SK to parents, Robert and Beatrice. She married Lloyd Burton in 1952 and they travelled through Saskatchewan and Alberta where work and adventure took them, before settling in Medicine Hat in 1956. Donnie stayed at home to raise her three sons and one daughter and later worked at Woolworths, Eatons, McLeods and ALCB. She enjoyed sewing and knitting as well as playing bingo. She was a great cook and took pride in sharing her recipes with family and friends. Donnie deeply loved her family and especially enjoyed holiday dinners and family functions. She enjoyed summers at Elkwater watching the kids waterski, picnicking at the beach and cooking up the catch of the day. She will be deeply loved and missed by all those who knew her. A celebration of life will be planned later. A very special Thank-you to all the staff at Masterpiece Southland Meadows for the exceptional care and compassion they provided. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Donalda Burton. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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Tanisha, Uncle Doug and the rest of the Burton family; I am so sorry to hear about Donnie’s passing. I have great memories of her, and she gets full credit for taking me to my first in-person Bingo games! My deepest condolences to you all. She was a great lady, and you were lucky to have her.