JOANNE LOUISE BEKE (BROOKER)

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JOANNE LOUISE BEKE (nee BROOKER) On October 12, 2009, Mrs. Joanne Beke of Edmonton, AB passed away peacefully at the age of 67 years. Joanne was born on July 19, 1942 in Neepawa, Manitoba. After graduating from high school, Joanne entered nursing school at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB graduating with the class of 1964. It was at this hospital she met the love of her life, Gerardus Beke. They were married at St. Vital Catholic Church on November 22, 1964. She was an excellent nurse and caregiver, and was always there to take care of anyone who was ill and needed a helping hand. Joanne is fondly remembered for her artistic talents and love of music; she played the piano and accordion, in bands, with her father (Allen) and brother (Court) up to her young adult years and passed this love of music to her children and grandchildren. She was an extraordinarily wonderful person and she will be greatly missed; our thoughts and prayers are with her. Joanne is survived by her son, John (Naomi); daughter, Tamara Hiatt; six grandchildren, Dustin Hiatt, Clarissa and Alexander Beke and Erica, Brian and Lorelei Roberts; one great-grandchild, Karaline Roberts; as well as her brothers, David (Frances) Brooker of Beulah, MB, Court (Betty) Brooker of Qualicum Beach, BC; aunt, Joan Rothwell of Cochrane, AB; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerardus in 2008; and her parents, Hilda (2005) and Allen (1972) Brooker of Winnipeg, MB. Special thanks to all of her friends and caregivers for their kindness and support. A Memorial Service celebrating Joanne's life will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 5003-146 Avenue, Edmonton, AB. As expressions of sympathy, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon, and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight. Rossiter Worthington Raymond To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 16, 2009