Corliss was born in Virden Manitoba 
to Bert and Beth Burnett (deceased), 
a sister to Aaron(Kim). The family 
moved to Swan River Manitoba in 
1960 where she welcomed a sister, 
brenda(Cottrell), and a brother 
Douglas (deceased). As a child she 
spent many hours with her first love, 
horses. She could be found in the 
barnyard often, riding or attending 
to them. 
She was an avid reader from a 
young age. She attended college in 
Brandon, following in her Mother's 
foot steps to gain her LPN, later 
returning to earn her RN in The 
Pas.After working in Saskatoon for 
a few years she returned to swan 
River to help Beth when Bert's health 
failed. She cared for her mother as 
she aged, and was always sure to 
check in on Baba Olive (deceased) 
to assist where she could. Through 
all her trials and tribulations, she 
kept her sense of humor and her 
beautiful smile. 
 In 1982 she became Auntie! This 
was truly her life long passion, it 
changed her trajectory in life. She 
served her role to all her nephews 
and nieces with ALL the love and 
dedication. She was with her sister 
to spend time, offer emotional and 
sanity support whenever she could 
for Ivan, Dayle, Nila and Graham. 
She welcomed Douglas ' girls, 
Stephanie, Samantha, and Stacey 
into life with excitement, as she did 
with the same enthusiasm and 
excitement. But she took it one step 
further and welcomed them into her 
home to love and nurture them as 
their mother. They wanted for 
nothing. The undeniable joy each 
and every one of her grand nieces 
and nephews brought was 
undeniable. 
She was a caregiver if ever there 
was one. 
We will all hold you close in our 
hearts as you ride off (on a beautiful 
stallion I'm sure) knowing you are 
where you deserve to be 
and that you are deeply loved. Until 
we meet again.

Donations in Corliss's memory may be made to the Swan River Personal Care Home or to the Swan Valley Health Centre (Rehab Department).