Barbara Elaine Van Koughnett (nee Beamish)

Barbara Elaine Van Koughnett (nee Beamish) went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, December 15th, 2013 at the age of 78 years.  She passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side.  She was born and raised in Moose Jaw where she met her husband, Dennis and raised her family as a devoted wife and loving mother.  Barbara loved to read, had a generous heart, a creative mind and a gentle, humble spirit.  Her faith in Jesus was strong and in recent years, she kept a prayer journal as a testimony of her love and dedication to her family.  She was predeceased by her parents, Anne and William Beamish; sisters: Wilma, Eileen, Mae (Ed) Pickering, Susan (Henry) Hoy and Bertha (Don) Elliott; brothers: Richard (infant), Doug, Ted (Dodie) and Dean (Alma).  Barbara will be cherished and sadly missed by her husband of 60 years, Dennis; their five children: Cathy Johnson, Kevin (Ruth), Christine (Ian) Colborne, Denise (Laverne) Kerney and Allan (Lisa); 14 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; sister, Helen (Bill) Graham and many nieces, nephews and extended family.  Special thanks to Life Force Care Aide Tillie and to Care Aide Theresa for her extraordinary care.  The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made to World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.