Penelope Anne Burgess

Penelope Anne Burgess, born on February 8th 1954 passed away at 71 years of age on May 19th, 2025, at the Kamloops Hospice in Kamloops, British Columbia. At her time of passing, she was fortunate to have been a wife, mother, step mother and grandmother. She was known to often have fresh baking around, and was always available to loved ones for a phone conversation or a visit.

Penny was born in Russell Manitoba Hospital. She lived in Inglis Manitoba with her family; Otto and Elsie Liske, and brother Randy Liske, until the age of 3. The family then moved to Alberta within the Calgary area. Penny played sports and was active in her school. She graduated from Chestermere High School and shortly after married Jim Long in December of 1972. They had their first child; Ryan who was born at the University of Alberta Hospital in September of 1976, while the family was residing in Vegreville Alberta. Jim and Penny then moved to Calgary Alberta, and eventually to Okotoks Alberta where Penny gave birth to their second son; Darren, at the Calgary General Hospital in April of 1980. Jim and Penny then moved to the village of Delburne Alberta, where they put down roots and had their final child; Jenna, at the Red Deer Regional Hospital in January of 1985. Penny was active in the community, working as a librarian, being on the town’s council, and eventually working at the family business as a receptionist/ bookkeeper. In 2006 Penny enrolled at SAIT College for a certificate in Medical Transcription. In September of 2007 she married Brian Burgess, and gained 3 step children, Melissa, Christina and Michael. She finished her career as a medical transcriptionist at Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary. Penny and Brian lived in Calgary until they retired and relocated to Black Creek, British Columbia on Vancouver Island. Penny’s final move brought her to Kamloops British Columbia.

Penny was known as someone who loved to laugh, spoke her truth, rooted for the underdog, and loved interacting with people. She was very social. Penny loved genealogy, as she wanted to learn the stories of the people that had passed before and wanted what came before to be known to herself and her family. Penny accomplished a lifelong dream when she traveled to the home land of her ancestors, with her daughter Jenna, to Ukraine and Poland on a genealogical tour that Penny had planned and organized. She also enjoyed gardening, baking, music and entertaining company. She found great peace and strength from her faith her whole life, and specifically in her retirement on Vancouver Island.

Penny is survived by her three children: Ryan Long and his daughter Hayden Long, Darren Long, Jenna Long and her brother Randy Liske.

Her Funeral will be held on Monday June 9th, 11:00 am at Foothills Lutheran Church 3104 34 Ave NW, Calgary Alberta. In Lieu of flowers the family is requesting donation to the Kamloops Hospice. Info Required

Penny will be dearly missed.