Georgette Bewza was truly a great pioneer. She had the ability and the drive to accomplish many things. She was a good carpenter and a very good gardener. Her tomato plants were some of the best producers. Georgette did a lot of canning and was always very busy, but still had time to help other people. The Perogy Gang met at Georgette's house and made thousands of perogies for the curling bonspiels at Ashcroft. The community was very fortunate to have such an active person amongst them.

I had the honour of being the Best Man at Stan and Georgette's wedding. I have always admired Georgette's ability to get things done, and her kindness to other people. May God Bless her and keep her, for she has earned a very nice place in heaven.

Georgette was a very, very kind and special lady, as we all know. You just do not come across people with qualities like this very often. Your Mom was like a Mother to my sister Karen and was loved by our whole family. 

I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of the celebration of Georgette's life, with the 15 hour time difference from Thailand to Ashcroft. Sorry to see such a wonderful person pass away!!

So sorry to hear the sad news about Georgette. She was very warm, generous and gracious on the occasions we were lucky enough to be her guests. Our deepest sympathies to the entire Bewza family.

Georgette was a wonderful person and, as you know, she'll be missed by many people. You and your family are so fortunate to have all the great memories of her. She'll live forever in your hearts. Take care

I met Georgette when the Bewza Brothers (Stanley, John and Pete) made trips to our farm in Manitoba.  Weddings, funerals, help at harvest time, you could always count on their devoted support.

Georgette was such a blessing !  Such a kind and gentle presence.  If the kitchen floor needed freshening, she took care of it.  She was a great help with meal preparations, especially if the threshing gang of about 10 people just pulled into the farm. Then there was lunch to take out to the men in the field and supper to prepare.

I attended Stanley and Georgette's 50th wedding anniversary and thanked them personally for all those trips to Manitoba.  It was a beautiful party.  I got to meet the rest of the Family and hear more stories about Georgette.  One story was that all the neighbours' children got free haircuts.

I was home for about two weeks from the 50th anniversary party when a package arrived from Ashcroft.  I had purchased a lovely lamp during my travels and Georgette sent a gorgeous vase to match it.  The vase sits in my livingroom and will always be cherished.

A special person remembered and a beautiful life honoured.

With Love,

I fondly remember Uncle Stanley and Aunty Georgette coming to visit us at the farm when I was growing up. They always brought cases of fresh fruit from the Okanagan, cherries, peaches, apricots which my mom would preserve and put away to be enjoyed in the winter. I so looked forward to playing with my cousins. My earliest memory of Aunty Georgette is watching her brush and braid Helen and Barb's long hair every morning. Then she would tie big bows at the ends of each braid. The bows always matched their dresses. To a tomboy like me who had short hair and only wore pants that was totally amazing. They were so pretty they looked like big dolls. I eventually learned how to braid on my horse's tails. Aunty Georgette was probably the most creative person I've every known. I have never seen a craft room as extensive as hers. I treasure the doll she made and gave to my mother.  I use the Christmas tree skirt that she gave me every year. She always had something to give me whenever I visited her, a housecoat, jars of home canned salmon and fruit, clothes from her store.  So generous.  We'll miss you Aunty.  Carol Shust (Macahon) Shoal Lake, Manitoba

OBITUARY

Mrs. Georgette Mary Anne Belanger Bewza

July 26, 1925 – December 1, 2013

Schoening Funeral Service

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