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ELIZABETH (BETTE) MAKOWSKI
Born: Jul 25, 1927
Date of Passing: Dec 23, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELIZABETH (BETTE) MAKOWSKI Suddenly, on December 23, 2013, at the age of 86 years, Bette passed away at home. Born on July 25, 1927 at Avonlea, Saskatchewan, Bette grew up in rural Saskatchewan. Upon completion of her nursing training, she moved to Dauphin, MB, where she met and married Michael John Makowski; who predeceased her in 2002. Bette touched many lives through nursing in Dauphin, Minnedosa, Stonewall, and finally Teulon. She shared her husband's love of baseball and softball, coaching for many years in the Interlake, and was inducted into the Manitoba Softball Association Hall of Fame in 2003. She loved to cook and garden, and could always be found barefoot in her flower beds and beautiful garden. Bette is survived by her three daughters, Cherun Murray (Kenora, ON), Margo Makowski (Houston, TX), and Enid Pert (Teulon, MB), as well as her precious granddaughter, Kelle Michael Murray (Port Moody, BC). Other surviving family include William John and Vicky Makowski (Winnipeg), Steve and Sally Makowski (Dauphin), Verna and Alec Turchyn (Winnipeg), brother Alvin Walters (Moose Jaw, SK), and brothers-in-law Harvey Wallman (Leah and Reni) and Wally Ross (Gregg and Brian). Service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Stonewall, MB. " May the sun bring you new energy by day, May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries, May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty, All the days of your life." MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Bette was a huge role model to me when I started in Teulon Hospital in 1978! I am reminded of the great work she did. Memories! - Posted by: Donna Stewart (Co-worker) on: Dec 29, 2013
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We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Growing up as neighbours across the road I/we have many great memories with the whole family. Your Mom was a "Saint" when it came to looking after sick people. My family could always count on Bette day or night when Dad was very sick. I will always remember her smile as you never saw her without one. I must share this one with you girls as it always will be with me. Cherun, remember one of the times I was grounded for something and my mom would not let me call or play together for a day so we set up a flashlight code and your mom saw it from your living room window and knew what we were doing but never told my mom. Was and always will be a great lady in my eyes. Cherun, Margo, Erid, remember your Mom is now in Heaven looking after your Dad with the biggest smile and having a great time. May God Bless all of you in the loss of your Mom and may He give you all strength and peace knowing she is smiling down at all of you. - Posted by: Deanna Pringle, Jessie Drohomereski and family (Friend and ex-neighbours) on: Dec 29, 2013
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Barry and I wish to offer our sincere condolences to Margo and Cherum on the passing of your Mother. A life well lived is a precious gift of hope, strength and grace from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It is filled with moments sweet and sad, with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure, a loving lasting memory your hearts will treasure. A life well lived leaves its gentle pattern on the hearts of all and the world is a lovelier place because one person touched it with warmth and grace. The gifts your Mom brought into the world will never be lost. It is healthy and honorable to weep at the loss of someone we love. Healthy because such passion must be released. Honorable because it is respectful to admit the importance of people who have loved and supported us – people whose footprints cannot ever be matched. No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for good-bye. She will be deeply missed. - Posted by: Janet & Barry Smith (Family and Friends) on: Dec 28, 2013
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So sorry to hear of the loss of a great mother and friend. I always enjoyed working the evening shifts at the Hospital with Bette and knew that the best of care was given to the patient. I also enjoyed the social time we spent together and our sewing marathons before a vacation came up. Treasure the memories. - Posted by: Marilyn Warkentin (friend) on: Dec 28, 2013
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To Cherun, Margo and Enid : My prayers are with you at this time of grief. Having lost my father this past year I know the grief and pain that you are going through. My prayers and love to all of you - Posted by: Carol Petras (Friend) on: Dec 28, 2013