It is with sadness, but wonderful memories held close to their heart, that the family of Mrs. Bernice Elizabeth Kilbreath announce her peaceful passing on March 23, 2015 surrounded by family.

Bernice was born on August 28, 1936 in Brockington, Sk; to Ralph and Susan Hansen. Bernice lived most of her young life in Big River, and that is where she met the love of her life Wilfred Ross Kilbreath. They went on to get married in 1956.

Bernice had worked for years at the Tree Nursery in Big River. She talked of many fond memories of her years working at the nursery. Along with raising her family, Bernice loved gardening, crafting, crocheting, and knitting.

Everyone who was close to Bernice knew her favorite place to be was at home with her family. Her fondest cherished memories would be by far all the time she got to spend with her children, grandchildren, sisters, and brothers.  Her family will remember the many visits on her big sunny deck amongst her flowers, ferns and trees.

Bernice loved to travel with her family and cherished memories of her trip to Florida, Disneyworld and her train ride to Jasper.

Bernice was a very caring, gentle, patient woman. She has been a confidant and friend to many people. If she could help you with anything, she would always giver her best. She was a silent, strong presence in all of her families’ lives. She was little but she she had a mind of her own with a will of steel.

Bernice’s strong, quiet personality will be missed so very much by all of her family and many friends. Goodbye Bernice, we celebrate your life, and we are so very happy you were a big part of ours.

Bernice is lovingly survived by her children, Deborah Larson and her children, Jason Kilbreath; April Kilbreath (Jason Moison) and their children, Tabytha, Emma, Jaide & Dylan; Theresa (Clinton) Arcand and their children, Meagan, Lillee, Piper and C.J.; Brenda Swanson and her children, Adam (Gil) Cote; Joshua (Koral) Swanson and their children, Thomas and Charlotte; Darren Kilbreath; Doreen (daughter in-law) and her and David’s children, TaraLyn, Megan, and Matthew; her siblings, Betty (Frank) Gunderson; Alvina McCaslin, Ralph Hansen; Leona (Lester) Kilbreath; Linda (Jim) Anderson; Kitty Howe; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Bernice is predeceased by her husband, Wilfred Ross Kilbreath; her sons, Braidy Wayne Kilbreath and David Ross Kilbreath; her mother and father Ralph and Susan Hansen; her siblings, Lil Goew, Violet Uren, Daisy Kilbreath, Alfred Hansen, Florence Halsal; and her parent’s in-law Milo and Ellen Kilbreath.

The Memorial Service for Bernice took place on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. from the Big River Roman Catholic Church with Pastor Jake McCrea officiating. A private family interment took place in the Big River Cemetery. In lieu of tributes, memorial donations may be made in memory of Bernice to the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Foundation (Acute Care). Family and firnds wishing to sedn online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Tammy Smart – Director (Big River 306-469-2277).   

• Date : 2015-03-23