BURNETT, Elisa Adele “Lisa”

January 26, 1979 — December 20, 2024

Elisa Adele Burnett was born January 26, 1979 in Surrey, British Columbia and came to Kelowna into the loving arms of Don and Donna on July 26 just six months later. This next part is a tough one! We lost her on December 20th this year, just before Christmas. We are devastated this has happened, however we know we are not alone. We could write a book on this dear person, however I’ll try to tell her story as best I can.

Lisa, as we in our family most often called her, was a firecracker from day one, and she was true to her brilliant red hair! As a baby and onward, she was always in charge. When in Kindergarten, we would often come and see her organizing the other kids; lining them up for the slide and guiding each one down. When picking her up from a stay at Grandma’s we would find her marching down Mayfair Road playing a pretend trumpet with Grandma following behind with a drum. Once we came there and Lisa was alone in the living room. When we asked where Grandma was, we heard a voice from the bedroom closet, “I’m in here”. Grandma was waiting for Lisa’s cue for her to come out. As she grew into a beautiful young person, she continued to amaze us with her happy demeanour, intellect and deep insight to what was happening in her life and in her surroundings. Lisa was a unique individual; artistic, athletic and “driven” as her grandma would often state. When we were trying to choose a name for her new little baby brother, she simply said “you can call him anything you want, but I’m calling him Joey” and that is where our son Joe got his name.

As a teen, Lisa was very athletic, winning many medals and ribbons in track and field. During one meet here in Kelowna, while running the 100M, she slipped and fell right at the starting blocks. She got up immediately and came in second last with road rash up both arms. I have the whole thing on video. I went up to her and told her I was so proud of her. She answered in her tenacious way, “what was I supposed to do?”.

Lisa was an excellent artist, and we thankfully have several of her creations. She didn’t carry on with this, however it was my guess and wish she might continue expressing herself in art as she got older; I know there would have been some spectacular works that now we will never see.

She was even at a very young age a hard worker at whatever she got into. My Dad often said, “That girl has no flies on her”. As she got older, she worked at various jobs including participating in the garden industry, our only child who got serious and embraced the environment she grew up in. Over 25 years ago she began her career at SunRype where from all accounts she excelled and became a very valuable part of their team. She often said she was a bit of a “Rock Star” there.

Lisa was our “star” and was always there to give us support when we needed her, both emotionally and physically. Oh, as with most progeny there were ups and downs, but even though her downs were challenging it seemed she always came through them with renewed confidence and strength.

The past three or so years she has faced some upsetting life challenges and these to her seemed insurmountable. As parents, we can’t help looking back and thinking we could have helped, and we did try, but we hold on to the fact she is no longer feeling her pain. We love you Lisa, so much, and our feeling that you will pop by for a visit just for the heck of it will not wane for the foreseeable future.

I know you will be missed by all who knew you, and in particular, your little sister Lynsy (Nick), your brother Joe (Sabrina), and your dear niece Ellie. Your new niece of six months, Audrey, will get to know all about her amazing Aunty as she grows up. As well, all your Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins on both sides of the family will miss you terribly. Your fur babies Maizie and Molly will also miss you and will be well looked after.

Your mother and I cannot express how much you have contributed to our lives, and you will be in our hearts for as long as we live.

We are planning an event for Lisa on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. We would love to see everyone who knew and loved her to help celebrate her amazing life with us.

A donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association and/or the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention,  would be appreciated.

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Service Details

The service for BURNETT, Elisa Adele “Lisa” is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC

2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC

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