Burk
1937 - 2025
Marilyn Louise (Sewall) Burk of Medicine Hat reached the end of the trail on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 87 years. Marilyn was born in Calgary, AB., on November 24, 1937, the eldest of five children to Jock and Louise Sewall. She shared her fondest memories as growing up on ranches in the Jenner, Tilley, and Brooks areas. Marilyn loved playing the piano which she learned at St. Theresa Academy in Medicine Hat. She boarded at the “Convent” when there weren’t local schools available near the ranch. Marilyn graduated from high school in Brooks, AB., before going into nurses training in Medicine Hat. She married Everett Burk in 1958, and together they raised their loving family primarily in the Medicine Hat area. Marilyn cared deeply for her family and was a friend to everyone she met. She was a gifted and passionate artist, specializing in Western bronze sculpture with some of her work featured in the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Cochrane, Alberta. She loved horses and the Western way of life. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Everett; children, Kelly (Don) Kuz, Bill (Caron) Burk and Tom (Willow) Burk; grandchildren, Scott (Dawn) Kuz, Erin (Lane) Flaten, Emily (Katie) DeLucia-Burk and Ethan Burk as well as great-grandchildren, Cash, Ryatt, Landen, Rowen and Brielle. She is also survived by her siblings, Donna (Gailen) Neville, Susan (late Tony) Minor, Cliff (late Joyce) Sewall as well as Ian (Betty) Sewall. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents as well as two grandsons, Grant and Jon. A private celebration honouring Marilyn’s life has taken place.
Colleen Schaufele:
Jan 25, 2025 at 09:29 AM
My sincere condolences to your family. As a condo neighbor to Marilyn, she was a pleasure to talk with on her many walks.
Such a lovely lady who always enjoyed seeing my young grandchildren. She often reminded me to just call them if I ever needed help with anything.
She will certainly be missed around the condo. We were blessed to know her.
Helen Gunn:
Jan 25, 2025 at 09:40 AM
My condolences to you Evertt and your family.
Kim hoffner:
Jan 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I loved Mern she called me sweetie. I have a new angel. love Kim
Helen Jenkins Park:
Jan 25, 2025 at 02:51 PM
I am sorry to hear of Marylyn’s passing.
Please accept my sincere condolences to all of your family.
She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Love Helen
Laurel:
Jan 25, 2025 at 07:26 PM
Sincere condolences to Everett & Family. I had the privilege of interviewing Marilyn for the Medicine Hat & District Historical Society. Her story will always be preserved in the archives. Marilyn was a wonderful generous person who was a gifted western artist. She will be remembered with great fondness.🌹
Dale and Luanne Rasmuson:
Jan 25, 2025 at 07:52 PM
Everett and family..our condolences on Marilyn’s passing
Aaron and Sharon Troute:
Jan 26, 2025 at 08:42 AM
Everett and family - our deepest condolences on the loss of Marilyn.
Dexter and Fern Murschell:
Jan 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Dear Kelly, Don and family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom/grandmother. We hope that your memories of past good times together bring you comfort.
Hilma & Gerhard Brost:
Jan 27, 2025 at 06:54 PM
We wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the family, Kelly, Bill & Caron on the passing of your dear mother. I remember her from my elementary school days where we were school friends Kelly. Keep her memories close to your hearts. God bless.
Patti Crews:
Feb 04, 2025 at 07:30 PM
Saddened to hear of Marilyn's passing. So enjoyed her and Everett's participation and support at Longfellow Community Hall. Marilyn was always so warm and welcoming in her home, I so enjoyed any visits we had. A wise, graceful, and very artistic lady.