REBECCA (BECKY) BARKMAN

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REBECCA (BECKY) BARKMAN March 21, 1915 - December 9, 2000 Rebecca went to see her Saviour on December 9, 2000. Her loving husband Vern, predeceased her on July 1, 1999. Their precious son, Allan, predeceased them at the young age of one year and one month. She was also predeceased by her loving mother when Rebecca was 11 years of age, and also by her dad. She was the youngest of 12 brothers and sisters, predeceased by 10 of them, leaving to mourn Jac Q. Friesen (Math), the last of the siblings. Also predeceased by loving grandson, (Madeline-Lynns son) Ron Froese at the age of 27 in 1993. Rebecca leaves to mourn two daughters, Fran and family, Sheridan (Kim), Hartley, and Lanson; Lynn and her daughter, Angie. Also four precious great-grandchildren, Shealey Dawn, Shane Hunter, and Brittany Dawn Shaylee Ronnie. Rebecca and Vern were life time members of EMB (Cornerstone) Church of Steinbach. In Winnipeg, they attended E.K. Baptist Church and Weetamah (Harbour Light) Salvation Army Church. Rebecca had a great love for the Lord and a great concern for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, for their salvation and happiness. She loved them dearly. She was a strong lady right until the end. The family would like to thank all staff at St. Boniface Hospital for their compassion and great care they gave. Special thanks to Dr. Shantanu Baneji, and nurses, Jennifer, Karen and Joanne. Also special thanks to great friend Karey, and to Capt. Lloyd and Scott. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Klassen Funeral Chapel, 1987 Henderson Hwy. Interment will be at a later date with immediate family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CNIB, Heart and Stroke Foundation and/or Diabetes. Arrangements entrusted to Klassen Funeral Chapel, 338-0331.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 11, 2000