Obituary of Rose Anne Alma Watier

Rose Anne Watier July 26, 1924 - June 13, 2018 Rose Anne “Rose” Watier (nee Scott) was born in Marcelin, Saskatchewan on July 26th, 1924. The daughter of Domitilde and Charles Scott, she grew up in a very large Métis family with 9 siblings, at Mattes, Saskatchewan. Rose met her husband, Joseph, while working as a cook in a logging camp on Smooth Stone Lake. Rose and Joe were married in August of 1956 and together they raised 6 children. In 1963, the family moved to the farm on Winter Lake where she resided until 2017. Rose loved her farm life with big gardens, milk cows, pigs and chickens. She made sure her family was nourished with wholesome food. She picked buckets of berries, made jams and jellies and canned fruit and pickles every year. She baked the best bread and award winning pies. Rose’s passion was to create beautiful things. Born at first from necessity to keep her family warm, she washed and carded raw wool to knit socks, Siwash sweaters and wool blankets. Then she discovered the art of quilting. Over several decades, Rose made dozens of beautiful quilts and gifted them to each family member and others. Rose loved adventures… from hunting and fishing, to picnics and nature walks, she enjoyed sharing these times with family and friends. Her work life included selling Electrolux vacuum cleaners, R.M. councillor, cooking at the Lake View Hotel, and Elections Canada. Rose will be remembered by her children, Paul, Janice, Wade and Patricia (Ron Doorn); and her grandchildren Jeff, Jayson, Sara, Harley, Zachary, Otis, Quincy, Mario, Shelby and Oshoowa; as well as 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Rose was predeceased by her husband Joe, 7 siblings, her daughters Jane and RoseAnne Jr., her son-in-law Darryl Vallentgoed, granddaughter Jania and great grandson, Angel. Rose wasn’t a big person in appearance but she had a big heart and a fiery spirit. She experienced some tough times and said some hard goodbyes but she amazed us all with her strength, faith and courage. She believed and trusted in the wisdom of a higher power through it all until her death on June 13th, 2018 at the Lakewood Lodge in Big River. We will remember Rose with love always, rest in peace. Funeral celebrations were held at the Big River Community Centre on June 19th, 2018, with interment at the Big River Cemetery. The Funeral Celebrant was Father Michael Fahlman; readers were Taya Watier, Simone Wilson and Bertha Smith; music ministry was provided by Julie Price, Dick Braidek and the Community Choir. Honorary Pallbearers are considered “All who knew and loved Rose”. The urn bearer was Jeff Watier and the eulogy was delivered by Jayson Watier. Following a private family interment, the family invited all in attendance for lunch and fellowship at the hall. Memorial donations can be made to the Lakewood Lodge Auxiliary c/o May Fabish, Box 281, Big River, SK, S0J 0E0 in memory of Rose Anne Watier as tokens of remembrance. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home, Edward Beaulac, Funeral Director, Big River (306-469-2277).