ELIZABETH JOANNE BARKMAN

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ELIZABETH JOANNE BARKMAN On Friday, March 26, 2004, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer, Elizabeth Joanne Barkman (nee Penner) went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Joanne is survived by her husband John; daughter and son-in-law Barb and Ian; son and daughter-in-law Brent and Gillian. Her grandchildren, Robert John, Zarina and Micah. She is also survived by her extended family, Elma and Rollin Reimer, Martha and Edmar Rempel, Adina Penner, Milton Penner and Gilbert and Heather Penner. Joanne joins in Heaven her parents, Peter K. and Elizabeth Penner; her sister-in-law Marlene Penner; and her niece Beverly Rempel. Joanne was born August 1, 1942 in Steinbach, MB. Joanne lived her school years in Steinbach before moving to Caronport, SK to attend Briercrest Bible School with her high school sweetheart John. Joanne and John were married May 4, 1962. They spent time in Great Fall, MT and Kenora, ON before moving back to Caronport in 1966 to join the staff of Briercrest Bible School. Joanne and John spent 33 years at Caronport raising their children while being instrumental in the lives of many other young people. Joanne will best be remembered in Caronport as the lady from the library that was willing to host anyone in her house. Joanne and John moved to Regina in 1999 where John become senior pastor at Faith Baptist church while Joanne worked for the Regina Public Library system, a job that give her much fulfilment. Joanne continued to open her heart, time and home to all in need. Joanne will always be remembered for her giving heart, her continuous support to all, and her commitment to her family and friends. But, most of all she will be remembered for her unending commitment to her risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Although we will miss Joanne, we celebrate that we will see her once again in Heaven. As Joanne said throughout her illness, "I have hope in a God who has a plan for my life". We want all to share this hope with Joanne. Joannes favourite passage of scripture throughout her illness was Psalm 23. Funeral services will be held to celebrate Joannes life. These will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 30 at Faith Baptist Church, Regina, SK and 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 at the Hildebrand Chapel, Caronport. Interment to follow Wednesday at the Caronport Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church in Regina, or Briercrest Family of Schools in Caronport. Special thanks to the 3B Oncology team of the Pasqua Hospital and Palliative homecare team. You have brightened our lives over the past months. John and the kids.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 29, 2004