Bernice Pritchard
May 9, 1931 - October 18, 2022
As published in the October 31, 2022 World-Spectator
Bernice Pritchard passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022 at the age of 91.
She was born on May 9, 1931 in Assiniboia and was the first of two children to John and Lillian Clark.
Bernice’s early years were spent in Flintoft, followed by a move to Waldeck.
She attended high school in Swift Current. After graduation Bernice obtained a teaching certificate at Normal School in Moose Jaw and taught in country schools near Wolseley, Grenfell, and Indian Head and in later years the town of Coronach.
In 1953 Bernice and Len met and were married October 8, 1954 in Whitewood where they lived for one year followed by a move to Galilee, Scout Lake, and Coronach.
During this time they were blessed with four children, Allen, Cheryl, Maureen and Leanne.
In 1970 they moved to Moosomin bringing them back to home roots and family.
Len passed away in 2006. A few years later Bernice was fortunate to find a loving companion, Don Gillies. Bernice’s final move took her and Don to Victoria Park Personal Care Home in Regina.
Bernice was a social person living life to its fullest. She enjoyed having coffee with her numerous friends, dancing, painting, sewing, crafts, playing cards, genealogy, scrap booking, gardening, camping, and cottage life.
Besides her teaching career she worked in various retail businesses in Moosomin, as well as volunteering countless hours at the school, thrift shop, nursing home, and various community groups.
Bernice was predeceased by her parents John and Lillian Clark; parents-in-law Ernest and Beatrice Pritchard; loving husband Len Pritchard; devoted companion Don Gillies; brother and sister-in-law Merv and Lynn Clark; in-laws Alfred and Florence Pritchard, Tom and Kay Pritchard, Theresa Markwart, Tom Parker, Gertrude Pritchard, and Phyllis Pritchard.
With her passing, Bernice leaves to mourn her children Allen Pritchard (Colleen), Cheryl Listrom (Brian), Maureen Pritchard (Dick White), and Leanne Clarke (Greg); nine grandchildren Brad (Jill), Shelley (Jason), Matthew (Carissa), Chantel (Anthony), Kristyn (Jon), Janelle (Jared), Kade (Michelle), Carly, and Kailey; and nine great-grandchildren Kris, Josh, Duke, Braden, Chase, Isla, Eli, Asher, Luca; and in-laws Herb Markwart and Murial Parker.
Family was extremely important to Bernice; she was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as their many accomplishments.
Bernice will be deeply missed by her loving family and treasured friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 5, at 2 pm at Bethel United Church, Moosomin.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or Moosomin Regional Park (cheques can be mailed to Box 1044 Moosomin or e-transferred to moosominregionalpark@sasktel.net).
Sign the online book of condolences at www.carscaddenfuneralchapel.com.
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