We are deeply saddened to announce that Brian Burgmann passed away peacefully at Laurel Place Hospice in the late hours of Saturday, March 19, 2022, after living with liver cancer for five years.
He is survived by Jennifer, his loving wife of 14 years, his mother, Arlene, and his siblings, Troy, and Jackie.
Brian was a Custodian with the Burnaby School Board for over 25 years, with his last posting at Burnaby South Secondary School. He was well-liked and respected by his co-workers and supervisors, as well as the teachers, administrators, and students he interacted with.
Always a loyal and dedicated husband, Brian supported and advocated for his wife when, early in their marriage, she developed a life-threatening illness that left her disabled. He continued to cherish and support her in the following years, as she recovered and regained independence. As a private person, he had few friends, but he was known to neighbors and the staff at his apartment building as friendly, helpful, and trustworthy, ‘the guy who kept an eye on the neighborhood’.
Brian was a skilled horseman and downhill skier and was always happy to share stories about growing up on his parents’ farm with his horse, Tasha, and his wild skiing adventures on Double Black Diamond hills. Also, an animal lover, Brian grew up with many pets on the family farm, and as an adult, shared his home with several cats over the years.
As a last act of service to the world, Brian wanted to donate his body to science and medicine. Unfortunately, UBC was not able to accept it, so his cremated remains will be returned to his wife. Memorial services are to be announced at a later date, and will be held in Surrey, BC. Brian never asked for gifts on his birthday and holidays. He always requested for people to donate to their favorite charities instead. To honor this, in lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Brian’s preferences were BCSPCA and BC Children’s Hospital.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Brian Ernest Burgmann March 19th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique