McDowell, Beatrice Cecile
Beatrice Cecile McDowell
June 13th 1939 – November 18th 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Beatrice (Aussant) McDowell passed away at Dr. Wigmore hospital in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on November 18, 2020 at the age of 81. Beatrice was born in Gravelbourg, Sk, and grew up in the Assiniboia and Gravelbourg area. She was the sixth of twelve children. It was in Assiniboia where she met and married the love of her life Willis McDowell in 1957. They started their family in Assiniboia and in 1965 they moved to Moose Jaw where Kevin and Richard were born. Predeceased by her father Omer and mother Irene, brother’s Henri, and Ron, sister’s Yvette, and Aline. Beatrice will be greatly missed by her husband Willis, children: Randy (Krystol), Brenda (Kelly), Charlene (Bob), Kevin (Gwen) and Richard (Amy), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters Laurette, Simone and Agnes, brothers Emile, Gilles, Claude and Alain. At Beatrice’s home everyone was welcome, her house was the place where everyone gathered- it was full of people, food, laughter, and teasing. The sink was never empty of dishes to be washed and the coffee pot was always ready to be turned on for Willis. She would grow a huge garden and can enough pickles, tomatoes and fruit to last many meals. Beatrice would never back down and stood her ground for family and friends but if she seen a worm she was calling for Willis to get it for her. As the family grew older, and more children were born she became grandma B to all, related or not. Beatrice had a big heart filled with love for all her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, godchildren, children and grandchildren, it’s no wonder she was tired and was taken from us. She will be remembered for all the unconditional support and love bestowed to all, as only our mom could do. Heartfelt thanks go to Dr Sanderson and Dr Van Eeden for their compassion in caring for our mom, the family also is sincerely grateful for the staff at Dr F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital especially RN’s Megan, Sarah and Britainy for their thoughtful and attentive care. A Celebration of Life will be planned for Beatrice at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre St Regina, SK S4P 2R3 or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
My thoughts are with you and your family. May your mom’s memory be a blessing.
What a wonderfully loving tribute for a sincerely kind, and loving person that I knew as Beatrice. Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss Willis and family. May you find comfort in the memories you have of your wife and mother, grandmother and auntie. Our love and thoughts are with you.
Willis, our thoughts are with you and your family.
My sincere condolences to Willis, Beatrice’s family and her brothers and sisters. The tribute to Beatrice is very fitting. One of my brothers said when I announced her death, “I always like Beatrice. She was always so jolly and caring. She was such a beautiful soul.” As I gaze upon her picture, I see that person, who radiated love and warmth to everyone. Now Beatrice will rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior and she will sing with the angels. She is a saint in heaven to whom we can certainly pray and ask for her prayers for us. I know that she will continue to give. May you rest in peace Beatrice. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Some 60 years ago I met my dear cousin Beatrice in Moose Jaw. I always kept a special souvenir of her.
Her kindness and joie de vivre made their way in my heart all through these years.
She’ll always hold a special place in my heart and prayer.
To Willis and her children my most sincere sympathy.
My deepest sympathy to you Willis and your family from myself and and my children Richard,Roxanne and Jason . My thoughts are with you and your family!
My deepest sympathies to you Willis and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss Mr. Willis and family. Mrs. Bea was a wonderful, lady with a great sense of humor. She will be sadly missed from all. If you need anything Mr. Willis please don’t hesitate to ask.