BEATRICE IRENE LARSON

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BEATRICE IRENE LARSON On Monday, August 23, 2004, Bea Larson passed away peacefully at Lions Personal Care Centre at the age of 91 years, following a period of declining health. Bea was born on the family farm in Starbuck, MB, March 11, 1913, the fourth and youngest child of Nils and Alma Larson, who emigrated from Sweden prior to the turn of the 20th century. Educated in Starbuck, Bea gained employment with an international conglomerate, the Joe Lowe Corporation in 1936, where she established a long and successful career as manager of its Winnipeg operations, at a time when it was rare for women to be recognized in such a way for their abilities. Bea was a unique woman, combining a keen intellect with immense style and charm, she was truly a woman to be admired. Despite her physical frailty during the past three years, she remained fully engaged in life, maintaining a genuine interest in current events, in her friends and especially her nieces and nephews and their families. Besides her parents, Bea was predeceased by her brother Norman Larson, R.C.N.V.R. in the sinking of the MS Avoceta during the Second World War, as well as her sister Sandra Aitken. She was also predeceased by her great-nephews, Randy Aitken and Kim Livingston; her great-niece Teri Aitken and great-great niece Stephanie Caron; her dear friend and companion Al Reid; and brothers-in-law, Bob Livingston and Frank Aitken. Bea is survived by her eldest sister, Ellen Livingston, formerly of Starbuck, and now residing at Lions Personal Care Centre. She will also be remembered with love and appreciation for her positive influence in their lives by her nieces and nephews and their families, Jean and Obert Johnson, Bill and Helen Livingston and Roy and Inga Livingston all of Starbuck; Frank and Shirley Aitken, Norma and Harry Meneer, Doug and Dale Aitken and Debra and Don Smyth, all of Winnipeg, and Bob and Connie Aitken of Keewatin, ON. For the past 20 years Bea thoroughly enjoyed living at Lions Place, where she was actively involved and established many strong friendships, before relocating to Lions Personal Care Centre in May, 2004. Her family extends their thanks to Beas friends and the Lions Place Staff as well as to Home Care whose efforts allowed her to remain in her own home until her recent move. Sincere gratitude is also extended to the staff of Lions Personal Care Centre who displayed their skill and compassion as Bea bravely fought her final battle. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to a memorial service celebrating a life well lived on Friday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Lions Place second floor, 610 Portage Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of ones choice would be gratefully acknowledged. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 27, 2004