BURGESS, Alice Amy (nee: Hogger) - Passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in West Kelowna, BC, at the age of 95 years.

Born on June 28, 1916 at South Coulee District, Pense, SK to Frank and Ada Hogger. She leaves behind her son Peter (Donna) McPhail, West Kelowna, BC; grandson Michael (Teresa) McPhail; granddaughter Erin McPhail; two great grandchildren: Mitchell land Jennifer McPhail; sister-in-law Dorothy Hogger; two nephews, a niece and their families. Predeceased by her husband Al Burgess in 1987 and her twin brothers Joseph and Stanley Hogger.

Alice lived 70 years in Pense, SK before moving, with her husband, to Regina and in 2011 moved to Kelowna, BC. Alice was very proud of the time she spent working at Government House in Regina under His Honor Lt. Governor and Mrs. McNab. As a result, she was a guest at many receptions having met the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Prince Edward. She was thanked for her dedication to the history and restoration advice of Government House.

Before retiring as post-mistress in Pense, SK, Alice worked as a bookkeeper for Singer Sewing Machine Corp., Co-op Oil, restaurant cook and was a volunteer member of Pense Homemakers’ Club, All Saints Anglican Church Ladies Auxiliary, Boy Scout Leader, Regina and Pense Senior’s Society and Regina and District Old Timers’ Association.

She will be missed by her family and many friends in Saskatchewan and Regina Village.

At her request, she will be cremated and a Graveside Service will be held at the Regina Memorial Gardens at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 1480 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5Y5 or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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