Obituary of Daniel Mike BURAK

July 24, 1943 – Melville, Saskatchewan March 26, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta Dan Burak passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Rockyview Hospital at the age of 74 years. Dan was born on July 24, 1943 in Melville, Saskatchewan to Mike and Annie Burak. He grew up on the family farm in the Goodeve area and attended Halech School as well as school in Melville. On July 10, 1975 Dan was united in marriage to Doris and became an instant father when he adopted Bruce, Kristi and Heather. Dan graduated from U of S with a B.Comm and after a few years working for Revenue Canada moved to Calgary where he worked first for Westburne Drilling and then Texaco Canada for 20 years. Dan switched careers, pursuing his Boiler Ticket and becoming a Facility Operator with the Calgary Public School Board for the next eighteen years. Dan was meticulous in keeping records, always looking for a good time and was an outstanding father to his three children. He loved chauffeuring kids to meetings and would help out with fundraising but hated returning rental movies to 7-11 after the deadline. He enjoyed his recreation time at World Health and socializing with his friends at the Texaco Elderstar Club. He leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life, his beloved wife Doris; his children Bruce Burak of Houston, Kristi and Carey Downs of Medicine Hat, Heather and Ronald Cloutier of Donnelly; his precious grandchildren Braxton, Addison, Alexis, Zoey and Micah; sisters and brother-in-law Gladys Debert, Joan and Gordon Pollock; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Georgia, Peter and Sharon and Bob and Deb as well as many nieces and nephews. Dan was predeceased by his parents, brothers-in-law Wayne Debert and Lorne McClean and nephew Kelly Debert. Celebration of Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street S.E., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 285 (9202 Horton Road S.W., Calgary, AB T2V 2X4) or to the Daughters of the Nile, Apple Pie Project for Shriners Children’s Hospital (5225 – 101 St. N.W., Calgary, AB T3L 1S4). In living memory of Dan Burak, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th STREET S.E.. Telephone: 403-203-0525.