Beatrice Medwechuk (nee Selman) passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Rainy River Long Term Care Facility.
Beatrice was born in Gameland on April 14, 1921. She was raised and lived in Gameland with her parents and siblings until she met and married Nick Medwechuk on March 1, 1940.
They raised their family and she remained living there until she moved to Rainy River six years ago, with the last two at the long-term care facility.
Beatrice is survived by her children, Darlene Armstrong, Danny Medwechuk, Jack (Sheila) Medwechuk, Ed Medwechuk, and Larry (Debbie) Medwechuk; and daughters-in-law, Lillian Medwechuk and Catherine Medwechuk.
Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Jim (Sue) Armstrong, Theresa (Kip) Sharp, Dawn (Bennett) Drennan, Nicole Armstrong, Joelle (Jason) Hewitson, Michael (Caleigh) Medwechuk, Michelle (Scott) Mosbeck, Mark (Peggy) Medwechuk, Briana Medwechuk, Braden Medwechuk, Jennifer Medwechuk, and Kari (Jeremy) Gaudry; 25 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren; one brother, Irvin Selman; brother-in-law, Doug Nielson; sister-in-law, Sally Selman; and numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
Beatrice was predeceased by her parents, Carman and Mary Selman; husband, Nick; brothers, Leonard, Arnold, and Howard; sister, Evelyn Nielson; and son-in-law, Ron Armstrong.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at Knox United Church in Rainy River. Reverend Frances Flook officiated.
A luncheon followed at the Rainy River Legion Br. 54 with interment in Blue Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jim Armstrong, Michael Medwechuk, Mark Medwechuk, Kip Sharp, Bennett Drennan and Adam Sharp. Honourary pallbearers were all of her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations can be made to Rainy River Knox United Church, Rainy River Hospital or Rainy River Legion Branch 54 c/o Northridge Funeral Home P.O. Box 89, Emo, ON P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
BEATRICE MEDWECHUK
