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(December
23, 1918 – January 25, 2003)
"A
golden heart stopped beating – Gentle, hardworking hands at
rest. Her soul has flown to Heaven. God takes only the Best!"
NATALIE
JULIA BUSSEY, nee: Jacobs. Mom was born on the
family homestead near Canopus,
Saskatchewan
December 23, 1918.
She was the eldest of six children. For sixty-one years she was a South Hill resident.
Mom will always be remembered for her gentle nature, caring
and kindness. Natalie
is predeceased by her husband, Benjamin, parents, Sarah and Henri
Jacobs, two brothers, Bud and Alois, granddaughter, Tammi-Lyn
Bussey, step-father, Ira Robertson and two sons-in-law, Robert
Crozier and Robert Pierce. She
will be deeply missed by her children, Julie (Neal) Cook, Joan
Pierce – both of Prince George, Jean (Carl) Haavisto of Tuxford,
Brian (Kelly), Byron (Debbie) - both of Langley, B.C.;
grandchildren: Norm (Dawn), Marvin (Sherrie), Tanya (Kelly), Todd,
Terri-Ann (Andrew), Derek (Melanie) and Duane (Shilo).
Great-grandchildren: David, Allen, Meagan, Cody, Tyler,
Scott, Keisha, Shayna, Blake, Breanna, Amy, Logan and Evie;
sisters: Tillie Cartwright of Rockglen, Louise Donahue of Swift
Current and her brother, Peter.
Sisters-in-law: Mary Heagy, Mavis Jacobs and Mary Jacobs;
brothers-in-law: Vic (Isobel), Howard (Irene), as well as any
nieces, nephews, friends, special grand-kids: Tracy and Kim Muc
who mom was caregiver for many years.
Mom was a longtime member of the N.D.P. Ladies, Trinity
U.C.W., Moose Jaw Horticulture Society, Den Mom for Scouts and
speed-skaters, also an unique group of women called the Sew and
Sew’ girls. A
wonderful gardener, seamstress, homemaker and great cookie maker
– ‘you will be missed cookie Grandma’.
In Natalie’s memory, visit or call on a loved one, hug a
child, lend a helping hand and say ‘I love you’ more often.
A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity United Church on
Saturday February 1, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Bill
Thomson will officiate. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Thank you to the caring staff at Ina Grafton and Pioneer
Lodge – you girls are Angels on Earth! In
living memory of Natalie, a tree will be planted in Wakamow
Valley
by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.
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