Margaret Anita Bews (nee Reid) passed away suddenly at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on April 20th, 2013 with her daughter by her side.
Born on March 5, 1920 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, to Janet (nee Hannah) and Wesley Reid, Marg spoke fondly of the warm and loving home her parents created for their children: Borden, Kay, Margaret, Mary and Jack. Following the death of her mother when she was 11 and her father when she was 18, Marg, a hairdresser, and her older sister Kay, a bookkeeper, took on the challenge of maintaining that happy home for their two younger siblings.
On August 9, 1941, Marg and Bill Bews married. Their next 61 years together were filled with love, caring and compassion for family and friends alike.
Their door was always open and Marg was always ready and pleased to whip up a delicious dinner. Marg and Bill were always active members in the church in the many communities they lived in throughout SK, Man., ON and BC.
In 1973, Marg and Bill retired to Sunnybrae, where they built their dream home on the beautiful Shuswap. Here, Marg discovered her artistic side as a member of the Sunnybrae Painters and perfected her craft as a hostess and fantastic baker.
They enjoyed 25 years there, moving to Salmon Arm only when their health began to fail.
Marg was pre-deceased by her daughter Kay (Kathleen) and son-in-law (Cliff Gordon) in 1973, her beloved Bill in 2002 and all of her siblings.
She is fondly remembered by her children - grandchildren - great grandchildren: Gary Bews (Jean) of Canmore AB; Shannon (Grant), Reid (Carolin)-Eric-John, Jason (Sherrie)-Monique-BillyHeather Beltz (Garry) of Virden MB; Brent (Heather)-Josh-Jessie-Zachary, Todd (Jennifer)-Taylor-Teyanna, Jean Hobbs (Steve) of Tappen, BC; Andrea (Danny)-Luka, Christina-Logan, Darren-Kirsten-Jordan, Lisa (Simon)-Britta, Janet (Jason)-Belle
Her sister Mary’s spouse, Alfred Johnson, of Victoria, BC , her brother Jack’s wife, Iris, of Vancouver, BC, Bob and Dorothy Bews, Peg (Margaret) Bews, Lenny (Lenora) Bews, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and her Great Friend, Joey Whitmore, of Grindrod, BC.
Many thanks to the amazing staff at Hillside Village, especially everyone at Cottage 2, and Mom’s previous caregivers at Pioneer Lodge and Shuswap Lodge.
Also to the staff and volunteers at the Churches of Salmon Arm Thrift Shop and Marg’s many friends.
Celebration of life to be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, at 2:00 pm on May 3rd, 2013.
Donations to Hillside Village Salmon Arm gratefully accepted in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CCREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-119. EMAIL condolences and share memories through Marg’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.