RITA BITTERN- BARNSDALE

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RITA BITTERN- BARNSDALE June 13, 1966 - November 9, 2000 Rita was born and lived her life in Poplar River. She dedicated her life working for her community. She served as Poplar River Fire Chief for 10 years and worked with trappers, E.M.O., Natural Resources and Manff. She was tireless in her devotion to protecting peoples lives. Her bravery, dedication and love of life was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was predeceased by her son Horizon Lake, mother Clementine and father Norway Bittern. She leaves to mourn husband Mike; daughter Whitney; sisters, Sophia (Ray), Eliza (Keith), Sharlene (Eric), Joanne (Chris) brothers, Norman (Viola), Roy (Debbie), Gordie, Willard (Mavis) numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Wake services will be held on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 at the residence of Rita Bittern-Barnsdale in Poplar River. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the Poplar River School Gymnasium with Rev. Allan Sinclair Jr. officiating. Interment to follow at Poplar River Cemetery. ABORIGINAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 724 SELKIRK AVE. 586-7700 RITA BITTERN-BARNSDALE 1966 - 2000 Poplar River Fire Chief Gone from us that smiling face That pleasant cheerful way; A heart that won so many friends In bygone happy days. Though her smiles have gone forever And her hand we cannot touch, We shall never lose sweet memories Of the one we loved so much. She has gone across the river To the shores of evergreen, And we long to see her dear face But the river flows between. Just a token of fond remembrance To a friend who was one of the best, The joys that she missed on lifes highway May she find in Gods Garden of Rest. From Poplar River First Nation Band Staff

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2000