December 19, 1932 – August 28, 2021
at the age of 88 years
Hazel Norine Burden (neé Loewen) passed away August 28, 2021 at the age of 88.
Predeceased by husband James (Jim) in 2015 and daughter Carol in 2014, Norine will be missed by son Dan (Catherine) and grandchildren Alexander and Liz.
Born in Hepburn, SK, and raised in Aldergrove, BC, Norine taught elementary school for over 35 years, in Clinton, Prince George, Langley and Salmon Arm. A long time member of the community, she and Jim were active in the Salmon Arm Flying Club.
Norine enjoyed playing piano and organ as well as singing in choirs and bell-ringing. To her family, she will always be remembered as “Jack Rabbit”: constantly jumping up to do something for someone else.
No service at this time.
Dan and family, John and I are sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My mom was also in Lakeside Manor when your mom and dad were living there and I recall having short chats with your dad when I brought my dog in for visits. It is difficult to lose your parents. Thinking of you.
Dan and Family
I had the privilege of teaching with your Mum for 16 years at Salmon Arm Elementary. She was an amazing teacher as my daughter can tell you. First day of school Sharon came home with flash cards with words she had to learn. She was so excited at this new world Norine was able to bring this shy child to be able to participate in a speaking part at the Christmas concert. Norine was a very fair teacher with excellent discipline. Her enthusiastic piano playing was enjoyed by all the students in the school. She was famous for her rendition of “O, Canada”. I missed having her as a college when I moved to a different school. She made the world a better place and for me a better person for knowing her
Hi Dan,
Not sure if you remember me but I worked at Lakeside Manor when your mother and father lived there and was there with Hazel when Jim passed as we awaited your arrival to be with her.
I enjoyed the conversations I had with Hazel as we had reading in common. I know she was nervous sometimes but I thought she was a kind person.
My condolences to you and your family. Hazel is at peace now.
Kind regards to all,
Mary M
Dan, sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing
Dan ,sad to hear of your mom’s passing, I would very much enjoy a call from you sometime,306-435-7268