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 BEATRICE MARIE LEFEBVRE 1935 - 2008 Beatrice Marie Lefebvre was born on March 1st, 1935 in Carruthers Sask., the 5th child of 9 children born to Harry and Antoinette (Toni) Lefebvre. They moved to a farm in Barthel, Sask. Living and growing up on the farm were fond memories for Bea, milking cows, feeding animals, helping with the baking and cooking during busy harvest times. As a young adult she moved to Quesnel, BC where she met Ron McAuliffe. They fell madly in love and were married in 1955. They moved to Dawson Creek where Ron established his own welding company and Bea did the books. Their first home was purchased in 1960 and Bea lived there until her passing. Happy occasions were spent with family and friends. Ron played the guitar and Bea sang along. Bea also learned to play the guitar and music continued to be a huge part of her life. Ron and Bea were blessed with four beautiful children. Their happy family life was changed drastically with the passing of Ron. A few years later Bea met and married Earl Therrien. Earl was involved in the rodeo circuit and Bea also got involved in barrel racing. Earl and Bea were blessed with a son. In 1969 Bea and Earl separated and later divorced. Bea and the children continued to find ways to enjoy life going on hot-dog roasts, swimming, picnics, fishing, camping, and visiting relatives. Nothing can compare to the love Bea had for her children. The closeness they shared became stronger as the years went on. They were a constant source of pride and she loved the adults they became. Bea’s biggest life challenge came with her son Dale’s death in 2003. One of Bea’s greatest joys was her grandchildren. She did all the things kids like to do and enjoyed it right along with them. She loved each and every one of them as individuals and often spoke about their unique qualities. In the early 1980’s the doctors discovered Bea had a heart condition and in 2001 she had heart surgery. She recovered and returned to her little house where she continued to enjoy her lifelong passion of gardening. Bea passed away peacefully in her own home, carried away by the hands of GOD! Bea was predeceased by her parents Harry and Antoinette (Toni) Lefebvre, husband Ron McAuliffe, and son Dale. She is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by her children: Kenneth (Linda) McAuliffe, Angele (Gene) Dobie, Debra (Greg) Stromquist, Shane (Heather) Therrien, grandchildren: Ashley McAuliffe, Gina and Jeramie Dobie, Mandi Moore, Mitchell, Courtney and Karly Stromquist, Carmen, Cody, Chantal and Charmaine McAuliffe, Tegan, Cheyanne and Sierra Therrien; siblings: Lloyd, Charles (Agnes), Gerard (Lillian), Leo (Joanne), Ray (Jeanne) and Agnes, Jeannette(Murray),and Glenna; numerous nieces and nephews. Bea’s funeral mass was held on May 4, 2008 at Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, officiated by Father Michael Anyasoro. Interment followed in the Dawson Creek City Cemetery, and a Celebration of Life was held at the Notre Dame School Auditorium.
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