Joan Bessey

Joan Bessey November 26, 1920 September 9, 2007 The passing of Joan Bessey, age 86 years of Saskatoon, SK, occurred on Sunday, September 9, 2007, at St. Paul's Hospital. Joan is lovingly remembered by her sons, George Bessey of Rosetown and Cameron (Sylvie) Bessey of Odessa; grandchildren, Tracey (Cory) Uhrich, Dana (Steve) Bergerman, Greg (Katja) Bessey, Shane Bessey, Tikka Bessey and Tali Bessey; great-grandchildren, Josh, Brayden, and Brienne Uhrich, Hunter, Hannah, and Baily Bergerman and Simone Bessey. She is also survived by brothers, Ed (Eleanore) Lipinski, Joe (Helen) Lipinski; sisters, Millie (Gordon) Mitchell and Doris Thurmeier; as well as sisters-in-law, Evelyn (Ralph) Mills and Amy Bessey; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George Bessey Sr.; parents, Mary and Anton Lipinski; and daughter-inlaw, Terry Bessey; brothers-in-law, Fred, Gordon, and Lloyd Bessey, Leo Thurmeier; and sisters-in-law, Madeline and Erma Bessey. Joan was born in Grayson, Saskatchewan and spent her childhood years on a farm near Markinch. When her family moved to Girvin, Joan went to work in Bladworth where she met and married George. Joan worked at the Exhibition grounds in a restaurant and at the Queen Street Residence so that George could complete his Bachelor of Education degree. She had a love of antiques and from 1973 to 1978 she instructed classes for the community college board on refinishing and reupholstering old furniture. Joan and George also spent a number of years working with the disabled at the Interlake Human Resources. She truly made a difference. The highlight of Joan's life was time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, bingo and making her own jewelry. She also enjoyed chauffeuring the ladies from St. Volodymyr to and from many places around the city. Joan met some great friends throughout her life. She'll be remembered for her vibrant personality and her fierce independence. A Celebration of Joan's Life will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. at the Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel (915 Acadia Drive). Arrangements entrusted to Mervin G. Oleksyn, ACADIA DRIVE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 955-1600.