Gizeh Gazette - Gizeh Shrine Temple

George Burton
April 14, 1920 – October 10, 2012
Father, Uncle, Poet,
Soldier, Policeman,
Shriner
For those of us who have been in Gizeh for many years,
we will remember Nobles George as our Poet Laureate.
He wrote his first poem while serving in North Africa.
This poem appeared in a book called “No Dishonorable
Name”. In 1994 he published a book called “Poetic Diary”
This book detailed in anecdotal and poetic form
many events, highlights, and personal experiences of
his 30 years in the Vancouver Police Department. The
proceeds from this book were donated to the Pageantry
Unit of the Daughters of the Nile in memory of his wife
Eleanor.
Words and thoughts came naturally to George. He
would compose a poem immediately after an event.
He wrote many poems about Shrine events which were
published in the Gazette and eulogies about many Nobles
and their Ladies. His Eulogies from 1995 to 2088,
of which there were 82, gives us a brief glimpse into the
history of Gizeh since the lives and activities of many
distinguished Nobles were highlighted.
Noble George was born on April 14, 1920 in Blackburn,
Lancashire, a cotton mill town in England. He was
the youngest of 4 brothers. In 1940, he joined the Coldstream
Guards and then joined the Guards Commandos
who then became the 3rd Battalion of the Coldstream
Guards serving in North Africa. He was demobilized
in 1946. After serving about a year with the Blackburn
Police Department, he immigrated to Canada where
he eventually joined the Vancouver Police Department
in 1948. Noble George was one of the first members
of the Vancouver Police Motorcycle Drill Team which
was formed in 1954. He served on the Vancouver Police
Force from 1948 – 1981.
Noble George became a Shriner and joined the Patrol
in 1972. He was Captain of the Patrol from 1980 to 1986.
He was totally committed to the Patrol and Gizeh ensuring
that we were disciplined and smart in Drill competitions
and parades. After serving many years as secretary
of the Patrol, Noble George became Parade Marshal
and eventually Director of Uniform Units. Noble George
was a proud Shriner and served Gizeh with distinction.
Noble George was predeceased by his first wife (Eleanor)
and daughter (Susan). He is lovingly remembered
by his daughter (Lisa) and four grandchildren.
Respectfully submitted by,
Illustrious Sir Stanley Yee
18 Gi z e h Ga z e t t e
2013 Annual General Meeting
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“God rested them in Peace”
To the land of promised rest,
Their work is done and the setting sun
Has sealed their life’s request.
They have left this earthly strand
For the house beyond the sea,
Though the past is gone,
They will live on
To us all-Sweet is our memory.
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