The Eulogy for Bertha Macmillan
as prepared by niece Joyce Stuart
Bertha was born in Goodrich, North Dakota April 14, 1908, the second youngest of a family of thirteen. The family farmed in the Goodrich and Denhoff townships. Life on the farm was one of hard work and Bertha shared in all the chores. She attended school when able and began earning her own living at a very early age.
In 1929, Bertha along with her sister Martha came to Canada to join their brothers, John and Charlie, in Edson. The sisters operated for their brothers a confectionery shop "The Rosebud" until it was destroyed by fire.
Bertha married Harry in 1932 and bore four children; DonnaJean who died at birth, Grant born in '34, Audrey, in '36 and Don in 1939.
The family was involved in many community activities and clubs. The church was a focus for Bertha's energies and interest, particularly the Ladies Aid.
In addition to her family responsibilities, Bertha opened their home to borders, took in laundry, baby-sat, and cashiered for many years at the Nova Theatre.
Her nearest relative was Martha in McBride, B.C. The two families would vacation together at Miette Hotsprings and McBride. Much to the chagrin of the children, the sisters enjoyed berry picking. Fun-filled times for the children included; chasing peas that were shelled from the pods using the wringer washing machine; making ice-cream using a hand-cranked machine; worrying as the sisters smuggled coloured margarine from sister Tillie's in Washington; AND cleaning up the mess left after the home-made rootbeer had exploded.
Early in the 1960's, Bertha and Harry moved to Jasper. It was here that Bertha worked at the Andrew Motor Lodge as a cashier and reservations clerk. She was well-liked and highly regarded by the Andrew family and tourists from around the world. In keeping with her generosity she often acted as a tour guide for those unable to avail themselves of the commercial venues.
Bertha retired from her employment in Jasper in her late sixties. She returned to Edson to become one of the first residents of the Heatherwood Manor. She will be remembered as a popular and hardworking citizen of the Manor and community until 1991 when she needed a slower pace of activities and moved to Parkland Lodge.
Bertha cherished her independence and proof of that came when in her 60th year she learned to drive. Having accomplished that she was able to deliver Meals on Wheels, drive friends shopping and take many trips to Hinton, Jasper and Stoney Plain.
Curling provided many hours of enjoyment during the winter months and Bertha took great pleasure driving 'the girls' to bonspiels. As time went on the chill of the winters turned her to the comforts of indoor floor curling.
Grandchildren, family and friends will fondly remember her zest for playing cards and games and making the rules. As it became more difficult to get out and about, Bertha was thrilled that the "Bridge Ladies" would come to Parkland for their regular games.
Travelling was exciting for Bertha. For her age she really did "travel the world"; two trips a year to Vancouver Island to visit Audrey's family was a must. In addition to trips to Florida Arizona, California, Nevada, North Dakota and overseas to England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Hawaii, she was a poolside hit playing "99" in Mexico. A fall tour of Eastern Canada with sister Martha and friends was beautiful. In 1989 with Audrey as her companion, Bertha attended a Fandrich family reunion in North Dakota where the list of relatives numbered over 250.
Her love for her grandchildren was filled with wisdom, fun, concern, guidance and above all pride.
As the longest surviving member of the Caroline and Karl Fandrich family, Bertha was a kind and loving surrogate Mother to many loving nieces and nephews.
Later, as she became less able to get around freely, her dependence and appreciation of her family deepened.
The fall and broken hip were just another challenge for her to conquer and she met that head on. With only several days from being discharged from hospital, Bertha was stricken with the flu--the challenge she could not overcome.
Those of us who were family and caregivers, and friends, our tears will slowly fade as we remind ourselves that her life struggle is over and she is at peace then, we will with joy remember her as Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, Auntie and friend, but most of all as a beautiful lady. GOD BLESS
as prepared by niece Joyce Stuart
Bertha was born in Goodrich, North Dakota April 14, 1908, the second youngest of a family of thirteen. The family farmed in the Goodrich and Denhoff townships. Life on the farm was one of hard work and Bertha shared in all the chores. She attended school when able and began earning her own living at a very early age.
In 1929, Bertha along with her sister Martha came to Canada to join their brothers, John and Charlie, in Edson. The sisters operated for their brothers a confectionery shop "The Rosebud" until it was destroyed by fire.
Bertha married Harry in 1932 and bore four children; DonnaJean who died at birth, Grant born in '34, Audrey, in '36 and Don in 1939.
The family was involved in many community activities and clubs. The church was a focus for Bertha's energies and interest, particularly the Ladies Aid.
In addition to her family responsibilities, Bertha opened their home to borders, took in laundry, baby-sat, and cashiered for many years at the Nova Theatre.
Her nearest relative was Martha in McBride, B.C. The two families would vacation together at Miette Hotsprings and McBride. Much to the chagrin of the children, the sisters enjoyed berry picking. Fun-filled times for the children included; chasing peas that were shelled from the pods using the wringer washing machine; making ice-cream using a hand-cranked machine; worrying as the sisters smuggled coloured margarine from sister Tillie's in Washington; AND cleaning up the mess left after the home-made rootbeer had exploded.
Early in the 1960's, Bertha and Harry moved to Jasper. It was here that Bertha worked at the Andrew Motor Lodge as a cashier and reservations clerk. She was well-liked and highly regarded by the Andrew family and tourists from around the world. In keeping with her generosity she often acted as a tour guide for those unable to avail themselves of the commercial venues.
Bertha retired from her employment in Jasper in her late sixties. She returned to Edson to become one of the first residents of the Heatherwood Manor. She will be remembered as a popular and hardworking citizen of the Manor and community until 1991 when she needed a slower pace of activities and moved to Parkland Lodge.
Bertha cherished her independence and proof of that came when in her 60th year she learned to drive. Having accomplished that she was able to deliver Meals on Wheels, drive friends shopping and take many trips to Hinton, Jasper and Stoney Plain.
Curling provided many hours of enjoyment during the winter months and Bertha took great pleasure driving 'the girls' to bonspiels. As time went on the chill of the winters turned her to the comforts of indoor floor curling.
Grandchildren, family and friends will fondly remember her zest for playing cards and games and making the rules. As it became more difficult to get out and about, Bertha was thrilled that the "Bridge Ladies" would come to Parkland for their regular games.
Travelling was exciting for Bertha. For her age she really did "travel the world"; two trips a year to Vancouver Island to visit Audrey's family was a must. In addition to trips to Florida Arizona, California, Nevada, North Dakota and overseas to England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Hawaii, she was a poolside hit playing "99" in Mexico. A fall tour of Eastern Canada with sister Martha and friends was beautiful. In 1989 with Audrey as her companion, Bertha attended a Fandrich family reunion in North Dakota where the list of relatives numbered over 250.
Her love for her grandchildren was filled with wisdom, fun, concern, guidance and above all pride.
As the longest surviving member of the Caroline and Karl Fandrich family, Bertha was a kind and loving surrogate Mother to many loving nieces and nephews.
Later, as she became less able to get around freely, her dependence and appreciation of her family deepened.
The fall and broken hip were just another challenge for her to conquer and she met that head on. With only several days from being discharged from hospital, Bertha was stricken with the flu--the challenge she could not overcome.
Those of us who were family and caregivers, and friends, our tears will slowly fade as we remind ourselves that her life struggle is over and she is at peace then, we will with joy remember her as Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, Auntie and friend, but most of all as a beautiful lady. GOD BLESS
The Eulogy for Bertha Macmillan
as prepared by niece Joyce Stuart
Bertha was born in Goodrich, North Dakota April 14, 1908, the second youngest of a family of thirteen. The family farmed in the Goodrich and Denhoff townships. Life on the farm was one of hard work and Bertha shared in all the chores. She attended school when able and began earning her own living at a very early age.
In 1929, Bertha along with her sister Martha came to Canada to join their brothers, John and Charlie, in Edson. The sisters operated for their brothers a confectionery shop "The Rosebud" until it was destroyed by fire.
Bertha married Harry in 1932 and bore four children; DonnaJean who died at birth, Grant born in '34, Audrey, in '36 and Don in 1939.
The family was involved in many community activities and clubs. The church was a focus for Bertha's energies and interest, particularly the Ladies Aid.
In addition to her family responsibilities, Bertha opened their home to borders, took in laundry, baby-sat, and cashiered for many years at the Nova Theatre.
Her nearest relative was Martha in McBride, B.C. The two families would vacation together at Miette Hotsprings and McBride. Much to the chagrin of the children, the sisters enjoyed berry picking. Fun-filled times for the children included; chasing peas that were shelled from the pods using the wringer washing machine; making ice-cream using a hand-cranked machine; worrying as the sisters smuggled coloured margarine from sister Tillie's in Washington; AND cleaning up the mess left after the home-made rootbeer had exploded.
Early in the 1960's, Bertha and Harry moved to Jasper. It was here that Bertha worked at the Andrew Motor Lodge as a cashier and reservations clerk. She was well-liked and highly regarded by the Andrew family and tourists from around the world. In keeping with her generosity she often acted as a tour guide for those unable to avail themselves of the commercial venues.
Bertha retired from her employment in Jasper in her late sixties. She returned to Edson to become one of the first residents of the Heatherwood Manor. She will be remembered as a popular and hardworking citizen of the Manor and community until 1991 when she needed a slower pace of activities and moved to Parkland Lodge.
Bertha cherished her independence and proof of that came when in her 60th year she learned to drive. Having accomplished that she was able to deliver Meals on Wheels, drive friends shopping and take many trips to Hinton, Jasper and Stoney Plain.
Curling provided many hours of enjoyment during the winter months and Bertha took great pleasure driving 'the girls' to bonspiels. As time went on the chill of the winters turned her to the comforts of indoor floor curling.
Grandchildren, family and friends will fondly remember her zest for playing cards and games and making the rules. As it became more difficult to get out and about, Bertha was thrilled that the "Bridge Ladies" would come to Parkland for their regular games.
Travelling was exciting for Bertha. For her age she really did "travel the world"; two trips a year to Vancouver Island to visit Audrey's family was a must. In addition to trips to Florida Arizona, California, Nevada, North Dakota and overseas to England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Hawaii, she was a poolside hit playing "99" in Mexico. A fall tour of Eastern Canada with sister Martha and friends was beautiful. In 1989 with Audrey as her companion, Bertha attended a Fandrich family reunion in North Dakota where the list of relatives numbered over 250.
Her love for her grandchildren was filled with wisdom, fun, concern, guidance and above all pride.
As the longest surviving member of the Caroline and Karl Fandrich family, Bertha was a kind and loving surrogate Mother to many loving nieces and nephews.
Later, as she became less able to get around freely, her dependence and appreciation of her family deepened.
The fall and broken hip were just another challenge for her to conquer and she met that head on. With only several days from being discharged from hospital, Bertha was stricken with the flu--the challenge she could not overcome.
Those of us who were family and caregivers, and friends, our tears will slowly fade as we remind ourselves that her life struggle is over and she is at peace then, we will with joy remember her as Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, Auntie and friend, but most of all as a beautiful lady. GOD BLESS
as prepared by niece Joyce Stuart
Bertha was born in Goodrich, North Dakota April 14, 1908, the second youngest of a family of thirteen. The family farmed in the Goodrich and Denhoff townships. Life on the farm was one of hard work and Bertha shared in all the chores. She attended school when able and began earning her own living at a very early age.
In 1929, Bertha along with her sister Martha came to Canada to join their brothers, John and Charlie, in Edson. The sisters operated for their brothers a confectionery shop "The Rosebud" until it was destroyed by fire.
Bertha married Harry in 1932 and bore four children; DonnaJean who died at birth, Grant born in '34, Audrey, in '36 and Don in 1939.
The family was involved in many community activities and clubs. The church was a focus for Bertha's energies and interest, particularly the Ladies Aid.
In addition to her family responsibilities, Bertha opened their home to borders, took in laundry, baby-sat, and cashiered for many years at the Nova Theatre.
Her nearest relative was Martha in McBride, B.C. The two families would vacation together at Miette Hotsprings and McBride. Much to the chagrin of the children, the sisters enjoyed berry picking. Fun-filled times for the children included; chasing peas that were shelled from the pods using the wringer washing machine; making ice-cream using a hand-cranked machine; worrying as the sisters smuggled coloured margarine from sister Tillie's in Washington; AND cleaning up the mess left after the home-made rootbeer had exploded.
Early in the 1960's, Bertha and Harry moved to Jasper. It was here that Bertha worked at the Andrew Motor Lodge as a cashier and reservations clerk. She was well-liked and highly regarded by the Andrew family and tourists from around the world. In keeping with her generosity she often acted as a tour guide for those unable to avail themselves of the commercial venues.
Bertha retired from her employment in Jasper in her late sixties. She returned to Edson to become one of the first residents of the Heatherwood Manor. She will be remembered as a popular and hardworking citizen of the Manor and community until 1991 when she needed a slower pace of activities and moved to Parkland Lodge.
Bertha cherished her independence and proof of that came when in her 60th year she learned to drive. Having accomplished that she was able to deliver Meals on Wheels, drive friends shopping and take many trips to Hinton, Jasper and Stoney Plain.
Curling provided many hours of enjoyment during the winter months and Bertha took great pleasure driving 'the girls' to bonspiels. As time went on the chill of the winters turned her to the comforts of indoor floor curling.
Grandchildren, family and friends will fondly remember her zest for playing cards and games and making the rules. As it became more difficult to get out and about, Bertha was thrilled that the "Bridge Ladies" would come to Parkland for their regular games.
Travelling was exciting for Bertha. For her age she really did "travel the world"; two trips a year to Vancouver Island to visit Audrey's family was a must. In addition to trips to Florida Arizona, California, Nevada, North Dakota and overseas to England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Hawaii, she was a poolside hit playing "99" in Mexico. A fall tour of Eastern Canada with sister Martha and friends was beautiful. In 1989 with Audrey as her companion, Bertha attended a Fandrich family reunion in North Dakota where the list of relatives numbered over 250.
Her love for her grandchildren was filled with wisdom, fun, concern, guidance and above all pride.
As the longest surviving member of the Caroline and Karl Fandrich family, Bertha was a kind and loving surrogate Mother to many loving nieces and nephews.
Later, as she became less able to get around freely, her dependence and appreciation of her family deepened.
The fall and broken hip were just another challenge for her to conquer and she met that head on. With only several days from being discharged from hospital, Bertha was stricken with the flu--the challenge she could not overcome.
Those of us who were family and caregivers, and friends, our tears will slowly fade as we remind ourselves that her life struggle is over and she is at peace then, we will with joy remember her as Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, Auntie and friend, but most of all as a beautiful lady. GOD BLESS
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