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BESWITHERICK: On May 1, 2018 Dorothy Esther Beswitherick (Kneeshaw) of Brandon MB, passed peacefully from this life at the age of 97 years. She was born April 2, 1921 at Brookdale, MB, to Alfred and Edith Kneeshaw. On July 12, 1946 Dorothy married Rev. Frank Beswitherick, recently returned from overseas in WWII. Together they raised their three sons; Grant, Lyle and Dale in Brandon and pastored churches in Morden and Swan River; and later in Killarney, Elphinstone and MacGregor Manitoba. Dorothy is survived by her sons; Grant (Janyce), Lyle (Beverley), Dale (Marg), 6 grandsons: David (Renee), Cameron (Kelly), Shawn (Hendriette), Nathan (Martha), Todd (Michelle), Scott (Faith; fiancee), granddaughter Christilee and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Frank (2004), her parents, brothers Howard, Allan, Gerry and sister Ruth (Orange). The Celebration of Dorothy's Life will take place at Bethel Christian Assembly, 440 Richmond Avenue, on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Sidney Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Gideons International, 501 Imperial Road North, Guelph, ON N1H 6T9. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com
As published in Brandon Sun on May 05, 2018