Calvin Smith Burton

Calvin Smith Burton, born March 16, 1948 at Arcola, Saskatchewan, passed away on June 9, 2023. After a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer Calvin made the decision to end his valiant fight passing away quietly and peacefully with his children and sister by his side.

Though Calvin was as man of quiet and solitude he did enjoy spending time with family and friends and especially loved being in the air in whatever cockpit he occupied. He also enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling (when he got the opportunity) and had a beautiful talent for woodworking and restoring his 1960 Mercury truck. He was a perfectionist to a fault, never giving his talents the credits they so much deserved.

During his lifetime, Calvin’s career experience included farming, welding, crop-dusting, flying pipelines and truck driving. It is through these experiences that he made friendships that have been tried and true. He was always willing to give a lending hand whenever needed and to whomever needed it, teaching and sharing what life had taught him along the way.

Was he always agreeable? Heck no. Was he stubborn at times? Heck yes. But he was always supportive in whatever way he could be. He was after all a Burton, that’s what they do.

Calvin was predeceased by his parents, Ron and Rena Burton, his sister Judy Schmidt and niece Lindsay Farrell. Along with his many friends, Calvin will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Christy Burton (Dale Kykkanen) of Red Deer, Alberta; his son Chad Burton, of Vernon, British Columbia; granddaughters Mikaela Kykkanen (Hayden Meador) of Red Deer, Alberta and Keely Kykkanen (Nate Pukanick); great-grandsons Hudson and Tate Pukancik, step great-grandchildren Ryder and Maci Pukancik, all of Blackfalds, Alberta; his sister Nancy Farrell (Pat Farrell) of Creelman, Saskatchewan as well as his nieces, nephews and cousins.

Having been deeply planted, his heart was always where his life started and so, it shall be where he will remain.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to those who called, texted, messaged, ran errands for and stopped in to check on Calvin during his battle. Knowing that he had so many people in his life that cared is overwhelming and immensely appreciated. Thank you.

A graveside service and interment was held at 2:00pm, Friday July 28, 2023 at the Arcola Cemetery. A luncheon followed at the Arcola Optimist/Legion Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Calvin may be made to “Moose Mountain Recruitment Committee” Cheques made payable to the Town of Arcola at PO Box 359, Arcola, SK S0C 0G0.