HELEN ELIZABETH
(BETH) BUTCHER
(Nee BICKFORD)
It
is with sad hearts that we announce Beth's passing in Winnipeg, Manitoba on
Monday, June 9, 2014.
Beth
is survived by her daughter, Cathy Hickey (Brian) of Lillooet, BC; sons, Rob
Butcher (Annie) of Lacombe, AB, Mike Butcher of Edmonton, AB; ten
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, nephew, niece; and
three very special cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Tannis
Bickford; brother, Floyd (Bick) Bickford; and granddaughter, Lindsey Butcher.
Beth
was born and raised in The Pas, MB on October 25, 1930. She was a dedicated
mother to her three children, and was a very private and giving person. In
1990, Beth moved to Winnipeg to be close to her brother, Bick, and his wife,
Stella. Special times in Beth's life included going to the University of
Manitoba where she met many of her lifelong friends and majoring in Home Economics.
She completed her teaching degree later in life and worked at Scott Bateman
Junior High and Margaret Barbour Collegiate in The Pas. A few years before her
retirement, Beth worked in the Civil Service providing home making instruction
and nutrition advice to clients in the smaller communities near The Pas. She
enjoyed and was very skilled in sewing, knitting, and “handy-woman"
projects where her determination and resourcefulness shined. Her other hobbies
included cooking, reading and swimming. Beth's most favorite place was the
cabin at Clearwater Lake, near The Pas, where she spent many a happy time.
A
Graveside Service will be held in The Pas, MB in September, 2014.
A
special thank you to the nurses and staff at Riverwood Square (Beethovan House)
and Golden Links Lodge for your excellent care and love for Beth.
In
lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Society or to Golden Links
Lodge, 2280 St. Mary's Rd., Winnipeg,
Manitoba R2N 3Z6.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care
of arrangements - wojciksfuneralchapel.com
"How high and deep is Christ's
love" Eph. 3:18
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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