Steven R.G.W. Burridge
1940-2014
Steven, beloved husband of Katherine, passed away suddenly at home on Feb. 7, 2014. He also leaves his loving family; daughter Erinn Gleeson (John), sons Steven Jr. (Brenda) and Craig (Karen), as well as grand-children Keira, Cole, Olivia and Evan. He was also loved by neighbor-son, Henry Waack Jr., sister-in-law Janet Farquhar, and half- brother David Theobald.
Steven was raised in St. Catharines, Ontario and was a graduate of RMC in Kingston, Ontario. After graduation he served as a navigator in Comox, B.C. Upon retiring from the air force, he joined Vancouver’s 15th Field Artillery Unit, in which he served as a weekend soldier for many years. Following a short career in sales, he became a C.A. and practiced in Coquitlam.
He lived life to the fullest, always enjoying nature and the outdoors. He was an accomplished hiker, skier, and snowboarder. He loved the stage and performed in several plays in the Tri-City area.
The family would like to thank the 911 Emergency Responders of Coquitlam; and Drs. D. Mudie and S. Clutterham for their care and compassion.
A celebration of Life service will be held at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, on Saturday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, if so desired, a donation may be made to The Nepal Education Initiative at www.canadahelps.org/dn/8502. (In Your Donation Will Support field, scroll down to and click on the “Nepal-Kaski Education Initiative,” then further down you can click the “Dedicate your donation” field “In Memory of” Steven Burridge. Any donations made will go to the education scholarship that is being created in his name.)