Bernice Frances Hiltz
4-H Grandmother
Passes
Wife, mother,
grandmother, great grandmother.
February 26, 1948
– February 2, 2022
If you are reading
this, I am no longer here. I have died of multiple myeloma and plasma
cell cytoma. With the help of health care professionals, family, and
friends I battled this illness until all treatment options were
exhausted. I give thanks to the doctors and nurses who supported me in
my cancer journey, especially Dr. Nicholas Forward, Dr. Karthik
Tennankore, and Nurse Danielle who accompanied me every step of the
way.
My father was Laurie
Wilfred Hiltz (1902-1976), and my mother was Aileen Frances Hiltz
(1929-1995). I was born and raised in Lake Ramsay, a community of New
Ross, Nova Scotia.
I am the
daughter-in-law of William Henry Hiltz (1907-1996) and Lyda Dorothy
(Vaughn) Hiltz (1913-2007).
I regret leaving
behind my sister, Joyce (Milton), brother, Garry (Anna), Aunt Rolena,
Aunt Lois, Uncle Calvin, Aunt Alma, and their families. I have fond
memories of all of them.
I started school in
Lake Ramsay and moved to New Ross Consolidated School when it opened
in 1960. I furthered my education in Mack Business College, Kentville
Nova Scotia, and graduated in 1967 with a diploma in Clerk-Typist
after taking book-keeping and secretarial courses.
On November 12, 1966,
I married my life partner, Allan. At first, we lived in the Forties,
then moved to Ross Farm, and, after a brief time, made our way to
Fraxville where we established our farming home. I even told my
husband we married a bunch of cows.
We were forever
partners in adventures, appreciating nature, and loving our family. I
could rely on Allan to think things through thoroughly, and to provide
emotional support in the challenging times. There were many exciting
years as we welcomed each son into our family – Trevor, Troy, Kriss,
Kendall, Scott – and raised them to experience life in a rural
community. We created an abundance of memories in this village we
called home. As we worked together as parents, we made a wonderful
team to provide for our children, instill them with values, and teach
them to use their God-given gifts to contribute to society. I deeply
love our five (5) children and treasure all the occasions we worked
and played together. I also like each son for the individuals they are
and the shared experiences we have. There was church on Sunday, school
sports, 4-H activities, making ice cream at the camp, farm work, and
much more, as we engaged in all that rural life had to
offer.
Our boys matured into
young men and attended college. Soon there were wives, Paula,
Kimberly, Deidre, Lisa and Kari; grandchildren, Olivia, Lance, Keegan,
Jonah, Megan, Brianna, Riley, Jessica, Brandon, Wyatt, Chandler and
Andelyn and now, three great-grandchildren Elaina, Wyatt and Adeline.
Allan and I became part of larger family gatherings, graduations,
birthdays, often with meals for the special occasions. I so enjoyed
being with our sons and their families.
I will also miss
Allan’s siblings, my sister in-law, Judy, and
brothers-in-law, Eric (Shirley) and Blake (Mary), and lifelong
friends, Mike and Dianne of Martock Glen Farm.
I worked off the
family farm for a long time. I loved being in the outdoors and sharing
life with family and friends in every season. I enjoyed winter as well
as summer activities. I fed the birds since we were married and
enjoyed watching the varied species that came to the feeders
throughout the years. I loved losing myself by a lake or river in the
peace and quiet of fishing and was just as content engaging in
activities at Ross Farm Museum and attending community fairs,
exhibitions, and the many trips in the fall to 4-H Provincial Shows
with all five (5) sons and their animals from oxen to rabbits, sheep,
poultry, and goats in tow. I cherished our family gatherings on Boxing
Day for Christmas Dinner.
As cancer slowed my
pace in the last few years, it became the everyday things I loved to
do. The birds at the feeder continued to bring much enjoyment. I
treasured listening to the laughter of grandchildren and the things
they shared with me about their lives. I took pleasure in visits from
many friends, including special neighbours William and Wyatt. I
continued to spend time knitting, smiled at Allan’s humour,
and was delighted when I could make and share a meal. My heart was
warmed when I thought of the many people with whom I was happy to
share my life, or briefly encountered along the way.
I also belonged to
various organizations. I volunteered with the Forties Garden Club
including acting as Chair. In addition to holding flower shows, we
served as a community service group doing such things as catering for
funerals. I also participated in the New Ross Recreation Commission
and helped to bring swimming lessons to Lake Darling, Lake Ramsay, and
Sand Lake. As well, I served as treasurer for the New Ross Fire
Commissioners for ten (10) years. I know the demanding work and long
hours put in by the New Ross Volunteer Fire Department and encourage
you to support them.
If you are reading
this article, you know that I lived a full life, one I loved and
immensely enjoyed. I also grew colourful varieties of flowers and
enjoyed them while I was living, so please don’t send any
now. Instead, do something for someone you like and for someone you
don’t like so much. It will help make the world a better
place.
Since love lives on, I
hope there are times you will remember me and feel my energy around
you. Maybe you will find a place in nature or a special space we
shared together to allow yourself to grieve or to feel the warmth of a
smile spreading across your face. Such emotions are the gifts of the
love and friendship we shared.
Until you join me
“on vacation”,
Bernice
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