Katharina Buczek
“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.
