Upon discovery of Jeff's passing today, I was initially shocked and speechless. Having worked with Jeff and the team at Burnswest for many years, he was an excellent listener and intelligent decision maker. Our heart felt condolences to the Burns family and Jeff's wife and kids.

It was a pleasure to work with him and will miss his cheerful charismatic nature.

He holds a special place in memory with me.

Karen and Leon Mah

I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Very Sad. Jeff was a good friend, funny , generous and had a unique zest for life.

I hadn't spoken to him for a few years other than though the internet. . He was an incredible musician and an even better friend. Always down to earth and caring.

All of my musical tastes can be attributed to the bands Jeff played in and the bands he introduced to us with his eclectic tastes.

We often went snow skiing and snowboarding together and I know that was a big passion for Jeff. Jeff and Scott were always generous in inviting us to his family's cabin at the lake even when we did silly things as young people do. I last saw him at Panorama Resort around gosh 2005 or so. We did a few runs on the snowboards and had a lovely day.

There is a special place for Jeff in my heart and I will never forget him.

My condolences to the Burns family. I know how much this much hurt. Let's pray that Jeff is in a better place and smiling down on us.

Bob Pfeffer

My Condolences to Jeff's Family

Kevin Ogle

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jeff. From seeing him in Sylvan to simply bumping into him in Calgary, Jeff was always full of smiles and joy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kerry

Hello all;

I was really saddened to hear of Jeff's passing. I knew him through his brother Scott and all his friends, and I always thought Jeff was the coolest guy around. He said what he thought, was a really funny and interesting guy to talk to, and of course his musical skills were out of this world. I recall years ago at some hall party down in the Inglewood area it was a wild, loud, hectic but fun night. I recall Jeff was talking with some other musicians at the party and they formed a band on the spot and played that very night. It was loud, rough, incredibly energetic, and wildly entertaining. I've never forgotten that and always envied people that could do that. I don't think I could.

I last saw him a few years ago when my family and I moved back to Calgary from Texas. I hadn't seen him in years but I still thought he was the coolest guy around. He and I spoke about website design which he seemed very interested in and knowledgeable about.

I'm really sorry to hear of his passing. I hope all his relatives and friends take comfort in a life well lived, the great impressions he made, and good memories.

Sincerely,

Jim Penhale

Dear Kim, Lilly, Adam, Pat, Jim, and family,

So sorry for your loss, sending our most heartfelt condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Sending love and hugs,

Annette, Laval, and Evan Hamilton

Kim, Lilly and Adam,

So sorry to hear about Jeff. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Kim, please reach out if you need anything or just to chat. I would love to see you for a back yard visit. Please call me. Susan knows my info.

Lynn Grayston

Dear Kim, Lilly, Adam, Pat, Jim, Scott, Karen and Families, It was with much sadness that our entire family learned of Jeff's passing. We are all very sorry for your loss. Jeff was a very special person in his personality and his music talent. We all have many very fond memories of Jeff ---many fun times to remember and treasure. He was a 'special ' friend to us all. We extend our deepest sympathy to Kim and his children, Lilly and Adam and to Pat and Jim, Scott and Karen.

Rest in Peace Dear Friend. From Connie and Bill (now deceased) Fowle and Family; Jennifer, Janine, John, Jim and families.

Dear Pat and Jim,

We are so very sorry to hear the sad news. Please know, you are in our heart’s and in our prayer.

May you find strength in the memories. Please accept our sincere condolences.

To steal a line from Wayne Gretzky's moving eulogy to his dad Walter, "the world would be better place if there were more people like Jeff".

I will miss meetings and field assessments with him. Jeff always, in his quiet and respectful manner, brought class and professionalism to every project and interaction.

Wim Veldman

Pat and Jim - while I didn't know your son Jeff, and don't know Jeff's immediate family - I do know both of you well through our Rotary club. My deepest condolences to you, and to all the Burns family in the loss of a son, husband, dad and uncle. In reading some of the other messages, it is clear that Jeff lived his life as you both do - with passion, positivity, a love and devotion to family, a strong commitment to the community, to his career, and a love of music. A favourite quote - "It's not life that matters, it is the courage you bring to it". Take comfort in the tremendous courage Jeff had, and that all of you have.......take care of each other and treasure your memories of Jeff. Know that there are many of us here for you.

Kim and Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Jeff was a good friend and a good soul. My fondest memories were watching him cheer up a room and welcome everyone with his affable nature. Back in the university days I had the pleasure of witnessing Jeff's gift for music in action. Many would say he was the best guitarist they have ever seen. He was a decent man of so many talents in addition to music and I will miss him.

May Jeff rest in peace in the musical starry heavens above!

Scott Fawcett

Our sincere condolences to Kim, Lily, & Adam, Pat & Jim, Scott & Tracy, & Karen. Jeff was a wonderful cousin, a truly beautiful and generous person. He will be sadly missed. All our love and thoughts go out to all of you. Teresa (Teri) & Jamie Chase, Jim Gordin.

My heart-felt condolenses to Jeff's friends and family on your sad loss.

I had the pleasure of working with Jeff a few years ago and really appreciated his humble decency and warm sense of humour. It was always a pleasure to talk with him - about business, art or life in general. He was genuinely interested in hearing what the rest of us had to say and never pulled rank. I remember leaving him a voicemail one day about a minor business issue and quickly receiving a return call from his vacation perch in Mexico - not really necessary, but typical of Jeff to respond quickly and warmly regardless of the circumstances. He was one of the nicest people I've ever worked with inside or outside of property development and I am very sad to hear of his passing.

Cindy Skrukwa

Kim, Scott and family.

Jeff was a one of a kind that I had the pleasure to be friends with for 41 years. All the way back to the first days of being in bands and music, traveling and enjoying life. He was so talented, an inspiration and a great person.

I will greatly miss him.

Kirby Nixon

To the Burns family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was close with Jeff many years ago but we had lost touch over the years. I always remember him as a good person, he had a great sense of humor, and he had a great reach and affect on all who knew him. He was such a thoughtful person - he even sent my mom Christmas cards after all these years! She really appreciated that. Jim, Pat, Karen, and Scott, I am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you. Kim, I am sorry that you have lost your partner and friend, and to Lily and Adam, I am deeply sad that you have lost your dad. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Jennifer Fuchs (Fowle) and family

Kim & family,

So sorry to learn of your great loss. May you be comforted by your large circle of family and friends and the certain knowledge that people truly care.

Frank Lawson

Dear Kim, Lily and Adam; Jim and Pat, Scott and Tracy, Karen

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. We were also so proud of Jeff as a graduate of our school, and personally I have so much love and admiration for the Burns family and how much you love and care for one another. It is heartbreaking to watch such a wonderful family face such a terrible loss. Please know we all support and pray for you in this difficult time.

Jim Dewald

Kim, Lilly and Adam:

We are sorry for your loss we are so far away but close in thoughts and prayers.

Keith and Alvina Sewell

My condolences to you Kim, Lilly and Adam and to the rest of the Burns Family.

I had the pleasure of working with Jeff for a couple of years on the Greystone project in Cochrane and enjoyed it immensely. Jeff was always calm, professional and considered eveyone's input. A true team member with a great sense of humor!

He will be missed.

Linda Rutledge

Jeff was tremendously generous with his time and patience with recording so many bands in the 90's, including mine. I'll always remember his passion for music and sense of humour. Love to Kim, Lily, and Alan.

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all. We so enjoyed our casual conversations at the hockey rinks.

Dianne Dodsworth and Jeff Turner

Kim, we are so very sad to hear of Jeff's passing. What a great loss for you, Lilly and Adam. Although we did not know him well, we certainly remember the warm welcome he showed us when we visited.

Our Condolences,

-Carlo and Judy