Beverley BARTEAUX

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BARTEAUX: Beverley Davison Barteaux was born February 14, 1932 on the family farm in Crandall, Manitoba, to Clarence and Helen Shier. Bev was predeceased by her parents and her brothers Gerald and Barry. Bev spent her childhood on the family dairy farm and completed high school in Crandall. Upon graduation, Bev took a course to teach school and was hired by the Oxford School in Wattsview. Phil Barteaux heard about the new school teacher and went courting. They were married July 14, 1951. Bev only taught one year as marrying a farmer was a busy life. Phil and Bev ran a mixed farming operation and raised seven children. Linda (Morris Butcher), Wayne (Debra Admussen), Connie (Glenn LaMarche), Karen (Dwayne Clark), Glen (Dana Hutchings) and Dale (Evelyn Bertram) and Janette (Sean O’Brien). Morris and Dale passed away in 2016. Bev is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two baby bumps. Having lived to 85, Bev had time to be involved in many things. Family was very important to her and much of her time was spent feeding, clothing and teaching her children. Harvest time added to the chores as many suppers needed to make it to the field. Her other interests were baseball, painting, gardening, ceramics, quilting, camping, cards and games, family dances, sewing, watching curling and travelling. Yes…over the years she fit it all in. Phil and Bev had many memorable trips, some highlights being New Zealand, Nova Scotia, Penticton and an Alaskan cruise. Bev led a busy and happy life with the love of her life, Phil. She was a unique woman, smart, loving, feisty, courageous, comforting, wore her heart on her sleeve and was always open to learning new things and teaching others. Well known for the “perfect pie”….sour cream raisin. The past few years took its toll on Bev’s health. Her mind remained sharp, but her body did not co-operate at times. With the support of her loving family, her last few months were as comfortable as possible. Her passing on April 29, 2017 has left an enormous hole in our family. Donations can be made to the Birtle Drop-In Centre.Rest in peace BDB Rest in peace

As published in Brandon Sun on May 03, 2017