Obituary Overview
Margaret “Bernice” Lowe
Bernice passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Deer Lodge Centre.
Born May 12, 1918 in the Rural Municipality of Hamiota, the second daughter of Bernie and Ethel Strachan.
She is survived by her son Murray, daughter Maureen, grandchildren Jason, Jennifer, George, Melissa, great grandchildren Garrit and Luke; sisters Lynne Macdonald, Joyce De Koch, sister-in-law Jean Strachan and her former daughter-in-law Jan.
Bernie was predeceased by her husband Arnold, granddaughters, Sharon Lowe and Carla Mourits, sisters Olive, Vi, Phyllis and brothers Keith and Garth.
Bernice was raised on a farm in the Scotia District and attended Oakner School. She married Arnold in 1942 and after several moves with Arnold in the Army, they moved to Winnipeg in 1957 and have resided here ever since.
Bernice was a member of Harstone United Church for many years where she served on the Board . She was presented with a Life Membership in the UCW for her dedication and service. When Harstone closed, she became a member of the McLure United Church.
Bernice was an avid curler for over 60 years. She helped form the Thistle Business Girls Curling Club. She served on the executive board of Manitoba Ladies Curling Association for 9 years and as president in the 1987 – 88 season. In the year 2000 she was inducted into the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame as a builder. She enjoyed lawn bowling for many years at Tuxedo Lawn Bowling.
Bernice belonged to the McKinnon Guild and worked at the Children Hospital Nearly New Shop for many years. She also enjoyed travelling with her sister Joyce and Lynne.
Bernice loved to play Bridge and continued to play a good game. She loved her family and enjoyed having them come to visit her. For the last 12 years she resided at “The Boulton” where she made many friends and will be missed.
Celebration of life will take place at 2:00 pm Tuesday May 15th at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. Following the service Bernice will be laid to rest next to her husband Arnold in the Garden of the Resurrection.
She was a person so very rare,
Whenever we needed her, she was always there.
She shared our hopes, our joys, our tears,
We are thankful for those precious years.
Her life was unselfish, for others she lived
Not to receive, but always to give.
Treasure her God in your garden of rest
For in our world she was one of the best.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Margaret “Bernice Lowe 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba