Sheila Velma Burton Obituary
We bid farewell to Sheila Velma Burton (Medicine Hat, Alberta), born in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 7, 2026 at the age of 87. Sheila touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Glen Ernest Burton; her parents, Walter James McAlister and Anna Velma McAlister; her siblings, Russell McAlister, Merle Hellingman and Lillian Garberg; her parents-in-law, Henry "Harry" George Burton and Julia Oldilita Burton; and her great grandchild Dylan Burton.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Robert Burton (Brenda Burton), Dryden Burton, Blaine Burton, Sheldon Burton, Julia Burton, Brent Burton (Samantha Brimage), Raylena Walker and Wyatt Burton; and her stepchildren, Marian Emsley, Jamie Begg, Tyler Begg, Kadee Ward (Braydon McGimpsey), Beau McGimpsey, Dawn Pierce (Oscar Pierce), Alex Pierce, Nicole Pierce, Betty Burton, Jayson Burton (Melissa Burton), Alyssa Cripps (Derek Cripps), Charlotte Cripps, Forrest Cripps, Patrick Burton, Elise Burton, Gabrielle Burton, Aiden Burton, Vernon Burton Junior (Jennifer Burton), Joey Burton (Chantelle Burton), Amy (Cody), Nyla and Ryder. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Saamis Memorial (1 Dunmore Rd SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A1Z5). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, May 14th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Maple Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sheila's memory may be made to Telemiracle or to a local SPCA.
