HELEN BUTCHER
June 9, 2014
HELEN ELIZABETH (BETH) BUTCHER (nee BICKFORD) It is with sad hearts that we announce Beth’s passing in Winnipeg, MB on Monday, June 9, 2014. Beth is survived by her daughter, Cathy Hickey (Brian) of Lillooet, BC; sons, Rob Butcher (Annie) of Lacombe, AB, Mike Butcher of Edmonton, AB; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, nephew, niece; and three very special cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Harry and Tannis Bickford; brother, Floyd (Bick) Bickford; and granddaughter, Lindsey Butcher. Beth was born and raised in The Pas, MB on October 25, 1930. She was a dedicated mother to her three children, and was a very private and giving person. In 1990, Beth moved to Winnipeg to be close to her brother, Bick, and his wife, Stella. Special times in Beth’s life included going to the University of Manitoba where she met many of her lifelong friends and majoring in Home Economics. She completed her teaching degree later in life and worked at Scott Bateman Junior High and Margaret Barbour Collegiate in The Pas. A few years before her retirement, Beth worked in the Civil Service providing home making instruction and nutrition advice to clients in the smaller communities near The Pas. She enjoyed and was very skilled in sewing, knitting, and handy-woman projects where her determination and resourcefulness shined. Her other hobbies included cooking, reading and swimming. Beth’s most favourite place was the cabin at Clearwater Lake, near The Pas, where she spent many a happy time. A Graveside Service will be held in The Pas, MB in September, 2014. A special thank you to the nurses and staff at Riverwood Square (Beethovan House) and Golden Links Lodge for your excellent care and love for Beth. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Society or to Golden Links Lodge, 2280 St. Mary’s Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2N 3Z6. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements wojciksfuneralchapel.com How high and deep is Christ’s love Eph. 3:18 As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on June 14, 2014