Obituary of Della Bekker

Our amazing mother has gone to her eternal reward on May 27, 2016, at the age of 101. She lived a life of unwavering virtue & principle, and was an inspiration to us all. Mom was a dedicated teacher, a devoted mother, and a dutiful wife. She was a lifelong CWL member, a strong supporter of the Gravelbourg Hospital Auxiliary and a trophy winning member of the bowling league - which she played on until age 90. She enjoyed reading and playing cards. She was predeceased by her Mother (Anna Bouvier) and Father (Elphie Bouvier), two husbands (James Fjeld and Gilbert Bekker), 3 brothers (Maurice Bouvier, Armand Bouvier, Raymond Bouvier), 1 sister (Nora Jacques), and one stepdaughter (Marlene Samoisette). She is survived by daughters Julie (Al) Cripps, Valerie (Bob) Volk, Dale Kauth (Darcy Sentes), & son Jim Fjeld (Lena Zaytsoff).She is also survived by her stepchildren Merle, Larry & Keith as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Always a lady, graciously accepting life as it came, she was a thoughtful hostess to the end. Forever in our hearts. Mom is and will always be, the best in us. Lovingly laid to rest in Handel Sask. where she raised her family. Funeral services were conducted in the Gravelbourg Cathedral on June 1, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Burial took place at the Handel Catholic cemetery on June 1, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.