Obituary of Mary Bedi

MARY BEDI Born October 20, 1935 at Rabbit Lake, Sask. Passed Away December 14, 2019 at Shellbrook, Sask. Mary Bedi was born October 20, 1935, Rabbit Lake, SK and Passed away December 14, 2019, Shellbrook, SK at the age of 84 years. Mary is lovingly remembered by: her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren: Annabelle (Mike) Kotun of Spiritwood, SK and their family: Amanda Kotun (Ryan Gibson) of Vermillion, AB and their son: Hayes Gibson, Adam (Brittany) Kotun of Spiritwood, SK and their sons: Zayden, Huxley & Sawyer, Jim (Dona) Bedi of Spiritwood, SK and their family: Jared (Kate) Bedi of Calgary, AB and their children: Sophie, Olivia & Charlotte, Jolene (Les) Neurauter of Lloydminster, AB and their children: Logan & Cooper, Danya Paichaud of Edmonton, AB and her son: Rorik, Donell Bedi and her husband, Oscar Smith of Calgary, AB, Her sister-in-Law, Mary Walter of Spiritwood, SK also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by: her husband, Steve Bedi (1988), her parents, George and Karolin Walter, her parents-in-law , Mike and Maria Bedi, her siblings, Alex Walter (1944), Caroline Sheridan (1982), John Walter (1988), George Walter (1990), Joe Walter (1994), Frank Walter (1997), Jim Walter (2004), Gordon Walter (2018). Mary was raised in a large family of 7 brothers and 1 sister. Life itself was hard work, feeding a family was the biggest challenge of each day and keeping warm during harsh winters when times where hard. Her father died when she was just 15. Her mother became ill some years later and things where never the same. She had to leave school after Grade 9 to become homemaker, care provider and worked wherever she was needed. She married Steve Bedi in 1954 and together they farmed and raised their daughter Annabelle and son James. When the kids were old enough for school, she went to work off the farm. She worked at local businesses such as Marks Cafe, Spiritwood Bakery, Canada Post and Spiritwood Pharmacy. She made and decorated many wedding cakes, made bridal bouquets and floral arrangements all while having a huge garden, tending to livestock, chickens, baking and helping with the harvest. Steve became terminally ill and passed away in 1988. Mom has to step out of her comfort zone big time. She took driving lessons and we were very proud of her getting her license as an adult. She travelled a bit, taking 2 trips to Hungary to search out relatives and places of birth. She loved her family, especially her Grand Children and Great Grand Children. Her favorite holidays were Thanksgiving and Christmas. She enjoyed visits with her nieces, nephews and large extended family. Mom was always willing to lend a hand or help out in any way she could. She loved the people of her community and so, so many reciprocated that love. She will be missed terribly but is home and will never be forgotten. A funeral service was held Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Civic Centre, Spiritwood, SK with Delores Beaulac and Rev. Nora Borgeson officiating. Everyone in Mary’s immediate family took part in her Celebration of Life. Following a private family interment in the Spiritwood Cemetery, the family invited all present for lunch and fellowship in the hall. Donations may be made in Mary’s memory to the Spiritwood Museum 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, Mark Muir, Funeral Director, Spiritwood (306-883-3500).