Bernice Carlson (Fry) ObituaryIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmom and Great Grandmom. Bernice passed away peacefully at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 81.
She leaves to mourn her life partner Bryan with whom she had just celebrated 61 years of marriage on June 6th, along with: son Glen (Tara), granddaughter Samantha; son Mark (Leanne), grandson Tim (Jen), great grandson Theodore, grandson Eric and granddaughter Grace Lynn; daughter Diane, grandsons Austin, Braden and granddaughter Isabelle; sisters Alice (John) and Evelyn; brother-in-law John and other extended family members, including many nieces and nephews.
Bernice was predeceased by father Ronald; mother Esther (nee Ramsay); sister Verna; brother John Ramsay; brother-in-law Arlie Walker and father and mother in-law George and Ethel Carlson.
Bernice was born April 5, 1944 in Morden, grew up in Miami and moved to Sanford in 1961 to work as an MTS switchboard operator. Soon after she met her soul mate and best friend, Bryan and they were married in 1964. They started their family in Sanford and moved to the family grain farm near Brunkild in December 1974.
Bernice embodied the true meaning of home maker from cooking, making bread, gardening, canning, landscaping, helping run farm equipment, teaching the kids to drive the lawnmower and farm trucks and building a wishing well with the kids. She loved doing crafts including: sewing, knitting, needlepoint, paper-tolling, ceramics and creating scrapbooks of family memories. Bernice also enjoyed having family come out to the farm for visits, playing baseball and having meals together.
In 1993, the next chapter in her life began with the birth of her first grandchild. She embraced her new role as Grandmom which amplified her ever present love.
After moving to Charleswood in 1996, she was able to continue her many passions in life including a beautifully landscaped yard and a welcoming home. The years following were filled with many new experiences with the additional grand children; her Mom moving in for five plus years; her love of family gatherings and hosting many dinners.
Bernice and Bryan built a book of shared memories, including many road trips (most memorable being Yukon and Alaska); long talks in the sunroom and in bed just before going to sleep at night; and having visits with family.
She lived by and shared many life lessons including the importance of communication; unconditional love and forgiveness; the value of laughter, which was delivered with her quick wit; and the value of a loving family.
Bernice’s belief in God began at a young age. Her unwavering faith gave her the strength to battle her cancer for three plus years. It also allowed her calmness and peace and, in the end, she was prepared and not afraid.
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the thoughtful staff at Riverview Health Centre for the excellent care and support they showed Mom, Dad and our family. We appreciate all the friends’ and family’s support during this difficult time.
Love you always. Until we meet again.
She leaves to mourn her life partner Bryan with whom she had just celebrated 61 years of marriage on June 6th, along with: son Glen (Tara), granddaughter Samantha; son Mark (Leanne), grandson Tim (Jen), great grandson Theodore, grandson Eric and granddaughter Grace Lynn; daughter Diane, grandsons Austin, Braden and granddaughter Isabelle; sisters Alice (John) and Evelyn; brother-in-law John and other extended family members, including many nieces and nephews.
Bernice was predeceased by father Ronald; mother Esther (nee Ramsay); sister Verna; brother John Ramsay; brother-in-law Arlie Walker and father and mother in-law George and Ethel Carlson.
Bernice was born April 5, 1944 in Morden, grew up in Miami and moved to Sanford in 1961 to work as an MTS switchboard operator. Soon after she met her soul mate and best friend, Bryan and they were married in 1964. They started their family in Sanford and moved to the family grain farm near Brunkild in December 1974.
Bernice embodied the true meaning of home maker from cooking, making bread, gardening, canning, landscaping, helping run farm equipment, teaching the kids to drive the lawnmower and farm trucks and building a wishing well with the kids. She loved doing crafts including: sewing, knitting, needlepoint, paper-tolling, ceramics and creating scrapbooks of family memories. Bernice also enjoyed having family come out to the farm for visits, playing baseball and having meals together.
In 1993, the next chapter in her life began with the birth of her first grandchild. She embraced her new role as Grandmom which amplified her ever present love.
After moving to Charleswood in 1996, she was able to continue her many passions in life including a beautifully landscaped yard and a welcoming home. The years following were filled with many new experiences with the additional grand children; her Mom moving in for five plus years; her love of family gatherings and hosting many dinners.
Bernice and Bryan built a book of shared memories, including many road trips (most memorable being Yukon and Alaska); long talks in the sunroom and in bed just before going to sleep at night; and having visits with family.
She lived by and shared many life lessons including the importance of communication; unconditional love and forgiveness; the value of laughter, which was delivered with her quick wit; and the value of a loving family.
Bernice’s belief in God began at a young age. Her unwavering faith gave her the strength to battle her cancer for three plus years. It also allowed her calmness and peace and, in the end, she was prepared and not afraid.
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the thoughtful staff at Riverview Health Centre for the excellent care and support they showed Mom, Dad and our family. We appreciate all the friends’ and family’s support during this difficult time.
Love you always. Until we meet again.