Beatrice passed peacefully at HSC hospital in Winnipeg at age 82, with her family at her side.
She leaves to mourn: her husband of 64 years, Al, son Dean (Julia), daughter Rana, sisters Jean (Barrie), Pearl (Norman), Laura and sisters-in-law Ella, Leona, Esther and Angie, grandchildren Megan (Arlen), Conrad, Kendra, Alina and Vincent, great grandchildren Lola, Lincoln, Leoban, Lana, Coen and Olivia.
Beatrice was predeceased by her parents Vinton and Edna Buchanan of Plumas, MB, sister Mary, brothers William and Norman, and brothers-in-law Gordon and Edward.
Throughout her life, Beatrice was well known for delicious baking, volunteering with the Pinawa Lions Club, Snowmobiling with Al, family and friends, and she absolutely loved large family gatherings. Together with Al, Bea snowmobiled in the Lions Eye Bank Ride for Sight for many years to raise money for the Eye Bank, as well as enjoyed many snowmobile vacation trips. During Spring through Thanksgiving, Al, Bea and extended family enjoyed many years at the family cottage out at Bird Lake. She was happiest when the cottage was full, with people sleeping everywhere possible and children learning to love the water like she did. Music was a big part of Beatrice; she was often heard singing to the radio or playing the organ and piano in younger years. We will all deeply miss Mom, but we are very thankful that she is no longer in pain.
The family would like to thank Lac du Bonnet Home Care Nurses and Pine Falls Dialysis Unit for their care and compassion. Special thanks to those who helped with driving to appointments.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Ave., Beausejour, MB.
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