Date of Birth: November 3, 1941
Date of Death: December 25, 2015
BURAK – It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Florence Eleanor Avis (Craft) Burak of the Goodeve District of Saskatchewan, beloved wife of David Burak, after a courageous battle with many illnesses.
Florence was born on Nov. 3, 1941 in Melville, Sask. 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 The 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, Dec. 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.
Requiem Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 at 10 a.m. from St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Goodeve, Sask. with Very Rev. Father Peter Pidskalny CSsR as the celebrant.
Online condolences may be sent to baileysfuneralhomem@sasktel.net.
Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral Home, Melville.
