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BETTY (MARY) BEACH

Date of Passing: Apr 27, 2014

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BETTY (MARY) BEACH April 27, 2014 Betty lived a full and rich life filled with love of family, career and a commitment to social issues. Betty (Fisher) grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where she took her nursing training and it was there that she met and married Garnet, her husband of 57 years. After several moves, they settled in Winnipeg where they raised their four children. With all her kids in school, Betty returned to the workforce, initially on a part time basis. Betty loved nursing. Over the course of her career, she was a staff nurse, nursing instructor, head nurse, director of nursing and she actively participated in the nurses union. But ultimately, her greatest satisfaction came from her relationships with staff and patients. Betty and Garnet were active in nuclear disarmament and peace organizations. As a member of the Voice of Women, Betty participated yearly in the 24 hour Mother's Day Vigil in which women stood silently on the square around the statue of the Unknown Soldier. Her children vividly remember Dad driving them to Portage and Main on Mother's Day so they could wave to Mom from the car. Throughout her life Betty contributed to her community. She volunteered teaching literacy, assisted at the Manitoba Music Festival and was a long time supporter of Manitoba Opera, CBC Radio and PBS TV. Betty and Garnet enjoyed close ties to their large, extended family in Saskatchewan. Mom always said that nothing was more important than her family. As her children we knew her support, love and sound advice were always there for us. Mom was a problem solver and she approached our ups and downs calmly and with understanding. Betty was predeceased by her husband Garnet in 2005, and by their son Michael who died at age 24 in 1980. She will be held close by her daughters Kathie (Fred), Susan (Oliver) and Janet, and her nine grandchildren Conor, Shawna, Ashley, Bridget, James, Ian, Martha, Michael, and Oliver. "Be good sweet maid, and let who will be clever; Do noble things, not dream them, all day long: And so make life, death, and that vast forever One grand, sweet song." - Charles Kingsley We are very grateful for the respectful and compassionate care the staff from Riverview CD3 gave to Mom and our family. A celebration of Betty's life will be held at the Unitarian Church, 603 Wellington Crescent on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 02, 2014

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

  • So sad to hear of Mama Beach's passing. The three of us got together and were reminiscing about our days at the Vic and the influential impact that Mama Beach had on our lives and careers. She was a fantastic lady. We just heard of her passing and wanted to let you know how much we cared for this special lady and that she is still in our thoughts many years later! - Posted by: Candy (Barr) Cherepak, Joan McCulloch, Marianne (Hunchak) Anderson (Former colleagues at the Vic!) on: Jul 17, 2014

  • Dear Beach Family, I echo my sister Margaret's sentiments, so sorry to hear about your Mom. As a child, I spent many, many happy hours at your home with Betty, and at the farm with Garnet and Mike. I admired your parents so much. Kind and great citizens, always involved. They will be missed. - Posted by: Mary Halliwell-Cyr (family friend) on: Jul 15, 2014

  • Dear Beach family, I am so sorry to read about your Mom's passing. The Halliwell family have lots of fond memories of our families times together in Winnipeg. Our parents enjoyed a lengthy friendship that lasted for over 50 years! Please accept our condolences and love and may you find comfort in remembering your mom and a life well lived. Love, Margaret and family - Posted by: Margaret Banner (family friend) on: Jun 04, 2014

  • What a lovely story you tell of Betty above - learned much by reading it. Simply loved and admired your Mom. Greatly regret we are unable to attend the service to be with all of you. Please know we are with you in spirit. We are sending love to all of you. Tanis, Peter and family - Posted by: Tanis and Peter Cameron , Melbourne Australia (Friends of Susan, Kathy, Jan, Fred, Oliver and families. Part of the group of youths who frequente) on: May 02, 2014

  • Aunt Betty. Where does one begin? She was so very loved. My family always felt a special happiness when she, Uncle Garnet and our cousins were visiting. I loved her chuckle. She had a special laugh, she was kind and understanding and we simply enjoyed the privilege of being in her company. I will always remember her with the greatest affection and I will miss her always. I hope she knows how very much we loved her. My thoughts are with her family. As always with love, her niece. - Posted by: Gaylia and Anthony and family (Gaylia - niece) on: May 01, 2014

  • We are sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom and Dad were great neighbours and friends during our "Manitoba" days. - Posted by: Kathryn and Jim Patterson (friends across the back alley for 20+ years ( 460 Waverley)) on: Apr 30, 2014

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