BEASLEY Bernice

Bernice Marie Beasley passed away at the Adaptacare Personal Care Home on Thursday, September, 12th, 2013 at the age of 102 years. Adaptacare was her home for the last 12 years and received excellent care. Bernice was born in Lethbridge on January 31st, 1911 to Wilfred and Anna Marie Beasley. She was raised and educated inLethbridge. She was predeceased by both her parents and her only brother, Chess. Bernice is survived by her Niece, Kathryn Tanner and her two boys, Gregory and Martin Tanner, all of British Columbia. Bernice entered the business world and her first employment was the Galt Hospital for a short period. She then secured a position with the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District for a period.She then applied to Alberta Department Of Agriculture securing a position of Secretary Bookkeeper, attaining after a few years the position as Office Manager which she held for 45 years. She took early retirement from the government and took a position with the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District again handling their booksforthe next five years and finally retired. She was lady of deep faith and convictions. She handled the books at St. Patrick’s Rectory for many years as well as help the Clergywhen they required someone to do their books. Visited parishioners in the hospital and those house bound and couldn’t get out. She brought much joy to many people lives, especially if they were in need of a friend or help.An unconditional true friend indeed. She was an avid reader, a very good Bridge player and was in the same Bridge Club for 60 years plus. A Girl Guide Leader for many years and attended most of their functions whenpossible. She travelled extensively with tour groups or simply on her own and delighted to give a detailed account of her trips. Always enjoyed birthday celebrations. Christmas and New Year’s get togethers and many other functions.
She always said: Each day is a new beginning another chance to learn more about ourselves, to care more about others, to laugh more than we did,to accomplish more thanwe thought we could, to be more than we were before. We wish to thank the staff of Adaptacare with gratitude for the excellent care and love Bernice received during the 12 years in their charge. We also wish to thank Fr. Francis for administering the spiritual needs for her journey to her eternal home. To the doctors for attending to her medical requirements. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2405 – 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback Celebrant. Cremation to follow.
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