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FRANCES M. BEATTIE
Born: Jul 04, 1917
Date of Passing: Mar 10, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryFRANCES M. BEATTIE July 4, 1917 - March 10, 2012 Frances passed on peacefully at age 94, after a long, eventful, and extraordinary life. Predeceased by husband Bill in Winnipeg, she is survived by sons Brent (Tom) and Craig (Amyra), as well as sister Edna and favourite niece Signe. Despite many obstacles, she accomplished many things thanks to her intelligence, wit, perseverance, and proactive stubbornness . After a successful teaching career in Winnipeg, she moved to Vancouver. She was a founding member of her co-op home Wit's End and enjoyed many friends there. She proudly lived there independently to the end. In her 70's, she started taking university classes, ultimately attaining a Bachelor of General Studies. She has bequested a sum to SFU to establish a scholarship to help others. In the last decade she has greatly appreciated the stimulation she enjoyed from her time at ASK senior's centre. Special thanks to her friends James, Tudy, Christine, and others. While Frances herself was somewhat bemused by her longevity, those who knew her couldn't help but be amazed at her spirit, strength, and engagement with the present, despite the physical limitations of age. There will be no service by request. Private cremation. Condolences may be left at www.kearneyfs.com.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 17, 2012
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Mrs. Beattie was my beloved Grade 1 teacher at Golden Gate School in Winnipeg in 1966. She was a kind, gentle soul, and I still think of her often, and have kept a letter she sent me after she moved to BC. I'm glad that she had such in interesting and productive retirement. - Posted by: Pamela Bidewell (former student) on: Mar 22, 2012