Janice Barnes
April 29, 1935 - July 22, 2025
As published in the August 25, 2025 World-Spectator
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice Mary Barnes, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, affectionately known as Bamey, who passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at the age of 90 years.
Born on April 29, 1935, in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Bamey was the backbone of her family, known for her stories and playful banter.
Jan is survived by her six children, Bryn (Michael), Drew (Frances), Bentley (Jeannette), Nancy (Steve), Shelagh (Cory) and Adrienne (Dion); her 16 grandchildren, Brennan (Angie), Mitchell (Lorraine), Matt (Kelsey), Davis (Deb), Blake, Mandy, Saphrin, Samara, Bentley, Sarah, Ryan, Alicia (Quinton), Deryck (Malorie), Jory (Coralee), Evan and Alyssa (Steele); her 24 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kenzie, Lexi, Jordyn, Koen, Atlas, Adelaide, Josephine, Edmund, Molly Ann, Oscar, Archie, Donovan, Dominic, Spencer, Austin, Riley, Ty, Jorja, Josh, Brady, Cooper, Preslee, and Dash and two great-great-grand-children, Aubree and Autumn.
Jan also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and extended family members who will miss her dearly.
She was predeceased by her parents, Allan and Alix Steen; her husband, Verne Barnes and by her great-granddaughter, Quinn Barton.
Janice was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother whose love for family was matched only by her unwavering work ethic and generous spirit. Known for her warm heart, quick wit and talent for knitting, crocheting and storytelling, she brought comfort, laughter, and joy to all who knew her.
A Celebration of Jan’s life was held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 10 am with Pastor Grant Crichton officiating. Interment followed at Hillside Cemetery. The service was live-streamed. To view the service, please scroll under Janice’s obituary on our website.
Memorial donations in Janice’s name may be directed to St. Joseph’s Home - Carmel Hospice, 156 - 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or to AJ’s Loan Cupboard, PO Box 45006, Mackenzie Drugs Outlet, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0B2.
Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com.
Honoured to serve the family is Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4V4. Telephone toll free 1-877-528-6455.
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