Burnett, Dorothy Rose, 86 years of age, of Swift Current District died February 10, 2011 at Swift Current. The funeral service was held at 2:00 PM, February 16, 2011 from the First United Church with Shirley Wilson officiating. The organist was Patty McCleary. Son Bryce Burnett gave the eulogy. Ushers were Greg Targerson, Lyle Burnett, Rod Hunter and Garth Burnett. Pallbearers were grandchildren – Shanna Stolhandske-Dale, Sharla and Shara Stolhandske, Wadena and Wyatt Burnett, Keon Burnett, Karma Jones, Kelly and William Burnett. Dorothy is survived by daughter; Brenna (Keith) Stolhandske, sons; Bryce (Wanda) Burnett and Brady (Lisa) Burnett; grandchildren; Shanna (Philip Dale) Stolhandske-Dale, Sharla (Roberto Carlos) Stolhandske and Shara (Brent Lunn) Stolhandske, Wadena Burnett, Wyatt (Chelsey Kozun) Burnett, Keon Burnett, Karma (Jeff) Jones, Kelly Burnett and William Burnett;
great-grandchildren; Jayden, Janelle, and Jayce Stolhandske-Dale, Jude Carlos, Danielle and Raylin Jones; brothers; Gage Pendleton, Ralph (Patricia) Pendleton; sisters; Carolyn (Lawson) Sugden, Arlene (Don) Duff, and Maxine Watson; sister-in-law; Isobel (Clarence) Targerson; brother-in-law; George Wilson, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; David Burnett, parents; John and Frieda Pendleton; brother; Keith Pendleton; sisters-in-law; Eva Pendleton and Helen Wilson, brother-in-law; Al Watson, parents-in-law; Walter and Jane Burnett and in-laws; John and Jean Humphreys, Walter Burnett, Audrey and Ed Ellis, Agnes and Howard Hunter, and John and Lillian Burnett. She was born January 11, 1925 at her grandparent's home in Vancouver, BC and aptly named Dorothy which means "Gift of God". Dorothy attended school at Dunelm School, Swift Current Collegiate Institute, and Normal School in Moose Jaw. Dorothy married David Burnett on June 29, 1945 at Medicine Hat, Alberta. Dorothy began teaching at the age of seventeen, her first school being Woodchuck near Carrot River. Her next school was Swinton where she taught until her marriage, her next role being a homemaker and mother. Dorothy was a pillar in her community, and spent endless hours volunteering. This began with the Swinton Community Club and as a trustee on the Swinton School Board. She also helped with church services at Swinton School and became a member of the Dickson Home and School when Bryce and Brady attended there. She was a leader of the Yellow Lake 4-H Club and a member of the Southwest Regional 4-H Council. She served on the Swift Current Union Hospital Board and as well was Vice-President of the Palliser Regional Care Centre Board from 1977-1983. Dorothy became an Honorary Life Member of the Swift Current Agriculture and Exhibition Association in 1989, serving as a director for 28 years, as president, organizing the Talent Stage and working with Doc's Town. She was a member of the Swift Current Canada Day Committee, and of the Yellow Lake History Group which compiled Treasured Memories. In 1988 Dorothy was presented with the Order of Merit by the Swift Current Chamber of Commerce. She was a member of Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation for 40 years, serving locally as president and treasurer. In 1999 the Swift Current Wildlife Federation honored David and Dorothy by naming a pond on the southwest of Swift Current the "Burnett Recreation Site." After moving to the Bentley Dorothy became involved with the newsletter, concerts and social activities there. Through the years she worked with David on the farm, and her special interests were gardening, sewing and knitting. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, the #1 fan of all her children and grandchildren. Fashion was of the essence to Dorothy; she had a closet where her granddaughters liked to "shop". Her positive attitude and optimism have been a shining example for her family and she will be missed. In her memory, memorial donations may be made to the David Burnett Scholarship Fund, c/o Box 66, Swift Current, SK. S9H 3V5. This will become the David and Dorothy Burnett Scholarship Fund. Warren's Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. For further information call 773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606 or visit our web site at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.