Bessie Morrison of Rainy River, Ont, passed away on June 12, 2008 at the age of 83. She was born August 15, 1924, to the late Joe Tom and Kay pay kon sheik (also known as Maggie) of Big Grassy First Nation, Ont.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Liz (Wally) Detweiler of Morson, Ont, Fred Morrison of Rainy River, Ont, Reg (Louise) Morrison of Morson, Ont, Donna Prince (Terry Morin) of Baudette, Mn, Robert Morrison of Morson, Ont, Karol (Dale) Lofgren of Baudette, Mn, Barb (Ashton) Reardon of Warroad, Mn, Joyce (Glen) Smith of Naicatchewewin First Nation, Ont, and Tim Morrison (Melvina Cheifson) of Naicatchewewin First Nation, Ont. She is also survived by daughter in law Virginia Archie of Big Grassy First Nation, Ont.
Bessie will be sadly missed by her 30 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and numerous friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Donald in (1987), son Donald Morrison Jr, (2007), grandchildren Tina Archie and Glen Smith Jr, brothers Thomas Tom, Moses Tom, and infant sister.
Everyone who met Bessie soon fell in love with her. She was kind, accepting of others and always had a smile for anyone who came by. Bessie was loved and respected by many people. She was proud of her children and took delight in her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bessie enjoyed reading, word find puzzles, and spending time with family and friends to sit and visit, watch a hockey game or simply watch her grandchildren and great grandchildren play. In her earlier years she was known as an excellent dancer when fiddle music was playing. Later she enjoyed yelling “Bingo” from time to time.
Family and friends were received at the Northridge Funeral Home, Emo, Ont on Monday June 16, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral Services were held at the Bergland Hall, Bergland, Ont on Tuesday June 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with Wally Detweiler officiating. Interment took place in Bergland Cemetery, Bergland, Ont.
Pall Bearers were Bessie’s grandsons Wally Detweiler Jr, Charles Morrison, Buck Morrison, Reil Morrison, Darren Prince, Randy Morrison, Nathan Morrison, and Ryan Detweiler.
Honourary Pall Bearers were Robert Handorgan, Milton Kreger, Chipper Bourre, Leonard Morrison, Patrick Tom, and Roy Tom.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice, c/o Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario P0W 1E0. Online condolences may be left at www.northridgefuneralhome.com