Eva (nee Desmarais). October 22, 1922 ~ February 27, 2017. It is with profound sadness that the family of Eva Bedier announces her passing on February 27, 2017 to be with Dad. She was predeceased by Dad December 26, 2008, 7 brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters –in-law, as well as grandson, Chris and great-grandson Seth. She was our Matriarch, the last of the immediate Desmarais family. Surviving her are two remaining sisters-in-law, Helen Desmarais and Cecile Fendelet. Eva will be lovingly remembered by her daughters; Therese (Merv) Swityk and Claire (Mike) Lenton; grandchildren Marie, Dan, Edward, Sandra, Cheryl, Michelle; great-grandchildren Rhianna, Carlyna, Kyle, Krista, Kody, William, Ryan, Olann, Shelby, Cassidy; great-great-grandchildren Blake, Curtis, Hunter, Hayden and Lyla. Mom was born 10 miles north of Hafford, SK. She did her schooling at Alberton School. In 1941, she married Edward Bedier and farmed for 25 years. They then sold the farm and moved to North Battleford in 1966. Mom and Dad did a fair bit of travelling and helped Fr. Louis Roy working on the reserves around North Battleford, SK. Mom also took in borders’ and foster children and was also involved with doing sewing with Yvonne Desmarais for a short time. She and Dad loved playing cards and enjoyed having company. Eva always had meals ready for anyone whenever they dropped in. She was a very good baker. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Charles Catholic Church, 17511-112 Street, Edmonton. Interment of the urn will take place in North Battleford, SK at a later date, details will be published at that time. In lieu of floral tributes donations may be made in her name to St. Michael’s Long Term Care Centre Society, for the Dementia ward. “Rest in peace Mom. You fought long and hard. We will love you forever.” Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.hainstockedmonton.com. Hainstock’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Edmonton, Alberta 780-440-2999. Life Well Celebrated.
