STANLEY JOHN BEARDY

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STANLEY JOHN BEARDY On Monday, October 20, 2003 at the age of 43 years, Stanley John Beardy passed away at the Health Sciences Centre. Stanley was formerly of Lake St. Martin First Nation. At a young age, Stanley, along with his family moved to reside in Winnipeg, MB and has resided in Winnipeg until his demise. He leaves to mourn his passing his aunt, Elizabeth Bruce, who raised him since infancy; his cousins, whom he considered as brothers and sisters, Shirley Rintoul of Toronto, ON, Sarah (John) Donovan, Myrtle (Sonny) Sanderson, Pearl (Chester) Berens, Lucy, Libby (Van) Chien, Percy and Wallace, Langford (Sandra) Bruce, Fred (Kelly) Beardy, Lawrence (Jo-Ann), Robin, Lambert Beardy, Nora, Valerie, Sandra, Dorothy Beardy, Christine, Alex, Norman Omero, George and Lydia Beardy, Victor Beardy of Lake St. Martin First Nation, MB, also their families. His surviving aunts, Maryann Beardy, Rose, Violet, Omero, Shirley Shorting, Beatrice Pruden and a special person to Stanley was John Omero, also many other cousins, relatives and friends. Stanley was predeceased by his mother, Clara Bruce on October 9, 1998; his uncle Stanley Cameron, October 1990, who raised him; brothers, Lawrence Beardy, December 1977, Rupert Beardy, July 1994; cousins, Doreen Bruce, October 1987, Linda Raven; uncles, Wilfred Beardy, October 1997, John and Harriet Beardy of Lake St. Martin. His friendship with Pastor Darnell Plett and wife Emily, Kent and Sandy Dueck; sister Bernadette, were dear to his heart. Stanley loved sports, bingo, his family, travelling across Canada and visiting with relatives. Stan was a very caring person and always had a smile on his face. He loved to tease and tell jokes with his friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and could be counted on for any kind of assistance. At the time of his passing Stanley was employed at Pa Dor Lumber in Winnipeg. Stanley was involved with Innercity Youth Alive for a few years and left an impact at Ross Brook House where he volunteered his time. Everyone who knew Stanley is to consider themselves honorary pallbearers. Many thanks to the staff at the Health Sciences Centre S.I.C.U., Dean R.N.B.N, Dr. Kowalski for their understanding. Thanks to Pastor Taras Kowch for administering his last rites by his bedside at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, October 20. Thanks to Chief Peter Ross and his wife Lillian of Lake St. Martin First Nation, MB. Wake services were held at the Aboriginal Funeral Chapel, 724 Selkirk Ave. on Thursday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. with pastor Darnell Plett officiating. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Aboriginal Funeral Chapel, 724 Selkirk Ave. with pastor David Beardy of Lake St. Martin, MB officiating. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. On behalf of the family, we wish to express our gratitude for your many kindness evidenced in thought and deed and for your attendance at the wake and funeral service. In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, You suffered much in silence, You fought so hard to stay, You faced your task with courage, Your spirit did not bend, But still you kept fighting, Until the very end. God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered, "Come with me". So when he saw you sleeping So peaceful, free from pain, We could not wish you back, To suffer that again. So he took you home to rest. Gods garden must be beautiful, For he only take the best. ABORIGINAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 724 Selkirk Ave., 586-7700

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 24, 2003