Irene BATEMAN

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BATEMAN: Irene Hazel Mary Bateman (Burton). It is with great sadness that we announce that Irene Hazel Mary Bateman (Burton), entered into rest on March 13, 2017 in Neepawa, MB. Irene was born May 19, 1928, to James and Clara Burton in the Glenholm District in Lansdowne Municipality, Eden, MB. She grew up on the family farm which gave her the knowledge she needed to be married to a farmer. Irene received her education at Glenholm School till grade 11. She took her grade 12 in Neepawa, Manitoba. From there she went on to Normal School in Winnipeg with her sister Audrey. She taught at 3 rural schools in Manitoba -West Curtis, East Prospect, Twyford and Fleming School in Brandon. On October 23, 1954 Irene married the love of her life and best friend Lawrence Bateman. They farmed together on Dad’s family farm till they retired to Neepawa in 1996. Together they were blessed with 4 children. Mom was active in the Arden UCW, Crocus Drop-in Center in Arden, Neepawa UCW, Ladies Aux and Retired Teachers. She loved to play cards and scrabble and watched curling every chance she got. Spending time with her family and friends was most important to her. She was a gracious and kind person to all who knew her. Irene was predeceased by her husband Lawrence in 2007, her parents Jim and Clara Burton, sister Dorothy Martin in 2006, brothers Len Burton in 1993 , Bob Burton in 2002 and Frank Burton in 1942, brothers in law Bud Uthe in 2003, Ken Martin in 2005, niece Verna Wilson in 1979. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lonnie (Lori), Darlene (Brian), Kelly (Beth), Julie (Bruce), 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, sister Audrey Uthe of Saskatoon, nieces, nephew, cousins and many friends. The service celebrating Irene’s life was held on March 23, 2017 at the Neepawa United Church with Kristin Woodburke officiating. Interment was at the Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jesse Bateman, Kyle Musgrove, Joel Musgrove, Reid Musgrove, Jared Folkerts and Paul Mantei. Whites Funeral Home in care of arrangements. If desired, donations may be made to the Neepawa & Area Palliative Care, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0; Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2430 Victoria Avenue #3, Brandon, MB R7B 0M5.God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come With Me” With tearful eyes we watched you, slowly fade away Although we loved you dearly, we would not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 15, 2017