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KATHERINE JOYCE BARKMAN

Date of Passing: Mar 20, 2016

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KATHERINE JOYCE BARKMAN With mourning hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Kathy Barkman (nee Gerbrandt), aged 57, at her home in Winnipeg on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Wife, mother, and sister, as well as friend to countless many, Kathy leaves behind her husband Lyle, sons Ben (Hyera), and Dan, and many extended and honorary family members. Kathy also leaves behind a legacy of love and simple beauty. She touched the hearts of so many people with her kindness. Always an artist, her home remains filled with tokens of her warmth and her gentle touch, including her beautiful watercolour paintings. Amidst homemaking as well as home-schooling Ben and Dan up until high school, she and Lyle helped build Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company, to which she applied her love of pie baking, space design, and administration. A viewing will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2016, at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. viewing) at Nassau Street Church, 232 Nassau Street, Winnipeg, Tuesday, March 29. Burial on March 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Carman, MB (Highway 3 just south of Carman). Bardal Funeral Home 843 Sherbrook Street, 204-774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 26, 2016

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • Dear Lyle, Ben and Dan: I only now learned of Kathy's passing and I am deeply saddened. Though we had fallen out of touch, we had been best friends throughout high school and I have wonderful memories of classroom antics and of countless hours spent at her family home. A very special person, gone all too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Maureen Penner (Friend) on: Jul 19, 2016

  • Dearest Alma, So soon after your own illness and the loss of your husband-another loss of your beloved daughter-in-law. So much pain, so much grief, all the more reason for the great hope you, your family, and we all share in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Blessings, Your friends at MCWA - Posted by: Manitoba Christian Writers Association (Alma Barkman's writing group friends) on: Apr 01, 2016

  • Kathy & Lyle were our youth leaders at Gospel Mennonite but so much more. Their home on Hespeler was filled with love and warmth.....always welcoming. Kathy shared herself with everyone, more beautiful than words can ever say was Kathy. Kathy had a way of loving those around her with this amazing warmth that I will never forget. I can't imagine the joy when you reached that Golden Shore Kathy. Your Dad and Anne waiting for you and you precious Lord Jesus saying Well done thou good & faithful servant. Lyle, my heart aches for you as I have known you without your beautiful Kathy. Ben & Dan, your mother was more than amazing, and I am so sad for the loss of one so precious. To the Gerbrandts and the Barkmans...my family sends you prayers for Gods great comfort, and praises the He gave you the gift of Kathy for 57 years. Lots of Live, Sandra & family. - Posted by: Sandra Hamm Bowles (Friend of Lyle & Kathy) on: Mar 30, 2016

  • So sorry to hear of this loss. Kathy is gone much too soon. She was always a shining, gentle presence and wonderful to our family. Wishing Lyle and family, and the Tall Grass crew, strength during this difficult time. - Posted by: Tracy Hucul (Tall Grass family friend) on: Mar 29, 2016

  • My deepest sympathies for your loss. A warm and caring person as long as I have known her. She will be missed by many here on Earth, but praise God, it's not "good-bye", but "See you late." - Posted by: Joyce Birch (Friend since elementary school) on: Mar 28, 2016

  • Kathy was an inspiration to me and everyone who knew her. Her faith in God was exemplary. - Posted by: Lloyd Penner (friend and fellow Grain of Wheat Church member) on: Mar 26, 2016

  • We are sad for you all in the loss of your dear wife, mother, daughter, and sister. God has promised never to leave us or forsake us. May you find comfort in His love at this time and in the days to come. - Posted by: Ed & Kathie Kroeker (Friends of the family ) on: Mar 26, 2016

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