This Woman Wrote Her Obituary Unlike Anyone Else's: She Formatted It As A Resume In Order To Secure Her Seat In Heaven

Kevin Rollason, a reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press, sees obituaries often in his line of work. Still, none have been quite like Beatrice Fediuk's– who wrote her own obituary as a resume for entry into heaven.

"I've seen people who have written their own obituaries and write funny ones. But, Beatrice Fediuk is the first to put in a resume to get to Heaven. She has references, experience, volunteer work, and says that if the Lord needs more, you know where she is," Rollason said in a Twitter post.

The obituary is formatted just like a resume. Where an applicant would typically place their phone number or address, though, Beatrice's birth date and date of passing are listed– October 22, 1927, to February 12, 2022.

Next, she sprung into an opening statement to declare her intentions.

"Dear Lord, please accept my application for Eternal Life. My resume is as follows," Beatrice wrote.

She followed her opening statement with a summary of her life objectives: "To be honest and compassionate; to treat everyone with respect; to demonstrate integrity in all I do, and to live as independently as possible, as long as possible."

Then came her references. Beatrice described how she was born in Fannystelle, Canada, to two loving parents– Eugenia and Alfred Hamel. She also grew up with six siblings– Aime, Blanche, John, Vincent, Martin, and Flore.

"They, along with my nephew and my husband, John, are already with you in Heaven," Beatrice wrote to God, "They can provide references for me."

She also mentioned who she "left behind" on earth.

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"I have left my daughter, Michelle, her husband Perry, my granddaughter Kali, my sister-in-law Simone, and many nieces and nephews on earth. There are no openings for them in Heaven just yet," Beatrice noted.

After her references came her "training," in which Beatrice described her academic and professional career. She attended St. Mary's Academy for high school, then earned her teaching certificate from Normal School.

"I began my career working with children in 1948– first in Swan Lank, then in Tyndall. It was there that I met the love of my life, John, and we were married in June 1951. Our one and only daughter, Michelle, was born eleven years later," Beatrice reminisced.

The next section of Beatrice's obituary discussed her life experiences. She moved to Winnipeg, Canada, and taught in various towns throughout her life– including Tuxedo, River Heights, Aberdeen, Sargent Park, Earl Grey, and La Verendrye. Beatrice also spoke frankly with the Lord about her teaching style.

"Lord, you know that I never had any 'teacher's pets,' for gifted children already have a greater chance of success. Rather, I put my heart into teaching those with learning challenges or difficult family situations. It was here that I feel I did my best work," Beatrice said.

She did not forget to include her outside interests, either. Beatrice dedicated an entire section of her obituary to discussing her hobbies. She wrote about caring for many beloved pets, traveling often, and knitting.

"I loved to travel and made trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Florida, and California with my family. John and I were 'winter Texans' for over ten years, and enjoyed socializing with friends and family in Magic Valley," Beatrice recalled.

"In addition, I knitted scarves for underprivileged children and Prayer shawls for the sick and dying. I loved to read and continued to do so until my eyesight gave out," Beatrice continued, "My body began to fail me as well. But, Lord, I know that when you close a door, you open a window."

Beatrice's final section, entitled "Additional Information," discussed the later parts of her life.

"At last, I had to face my greatest fear– the loss of my independence. In February 2021, I moved to Tuxedo Villa Personal Care Home," she said.

Beatrice notes being thankful to her fantastic caretakers, who sheltered her from COVID-19 and made her stay as comfortable as possible despite the chaos going on outside.

She ended her obituary with one more request to God for her rightful position in Heaven.

"Lord, I hope you will find that I have met my objectives and deserve a place in your heavenly home. You know where to find me to discuss my qualifications further," Beatrice said.

The Twitter community has loved learning about Beatrice's wonderful life through her faith and stellar sense of humor.

"This lifted my spirits today. Thank you, Beatrice!" one Twitter user wrote.

"This is stunningly beautiful. Through it, I feel like I know Beatrice," another user commented.

Rest in peace, Beatrice Fediuk. We are sure that your qualifications have allowed you to enter a place of eternal happiness.

To see the original Twitter post and read Beatrice's full obituary, visit the link here.

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