Obituary
Annie Lenora Bews (Lenny)
Lenora passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022 in Kindersley, SK in her 98th year with her family close by. She was born in Eatonia, SK to Christena (McLay) and William MacDermid on July 4th, 1924, the middle child of three girls. Argyle (Maltby) and Rowena (Malesku) were her sisters and best friends. They would get together to visit or travel as often as they could.
Hardships in the 30’s forced the family to relocate to the Blackfoot, AB area, then finally to Vancouver, BC. The three sisters worked to help support the family, but it was also there that her call to duty saw Mom become a wireless operator for the RCAF during WWII.
Mom met Dad, Les Bews, through their prairie connections in the late 50’s in Vancouver. They were married January 25, 1958, and quickly set about raising their family in Eatonia. They had four children – Craig, Lynne, Bradley, and Brenda.
Mom was a wonderful homemaker. Her large homemade cookies were legendary with only one needed. She also loved to cook, sew, knit, draw, travel and dance. She made and did things for her family throughout her life with a love that only Mom/Grandma could. She lent her hand to the community as well – the UCW, fowl suppers, and the Past to Cherish committee.
Our family was also host to 14 different young men from 8 different countries around the world through IAEA, an agricultural exchange program. Mom opened our home to them forming lifelong friendships.
Nothing was more important to Mom than family. She was honest and genuine and always had a huge smile and a “hi honey” to make us feel special and loved. She encouraged us to be open-minded and educated – to get out and see the world and try new things, but also to stand up for what’s right. She was the rock of our family and had an incredible strength of will that never gave up. She knew when we needed her most and was there for us.
Lenora was predeceased by her parents, her husband Les in 1997, daughter-in-law Connie in 2003, and sister Argyle in 2016, as well as numerous sisters and brothers in law.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Craig (Shannon; grandchildren Kristin (Brennan), Darren (Jennifer), Jinnian and Jack; and great grandchildren Emma, Jade & Abby; and Xavier & Wren)); Lynne (Henry; grandchildren Ian, Alex, Joel (Courtney) and Erika (Carter)); Bradley; and Brenda (Kevin; grandchildren Garret, Graeme and Scott); her sister Rowena; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend their thanks and gratitude to the incredible staff at the EOL in Eatonia. Because of their kindness and caring, Mom’s last years were filled with happiness and a real sense of community.
Donations in Lenora’s memory can be made to the EOL at: Eatonia Oasis Living, Box 217, Eatonia SK S0L 0Y0, Tel: 1-306-967-2447, Web: www.eatoniaoasisliving.com
A celebration of Lenora’s life will take place at the Eatonia United Church on Monday August 15, 2022 at 2pm. A private internment for immediate family will follow the service.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Annie Lenny Lenora MacDermid Bews 1924 2022 (age 98)..
Décès pour la Ville: Kerrobert, Province: Saskatchewan