Evelyn Belcher
July 11, 1940 — January 14, 2015
Evelyn Belcher
(nee Merrick)
With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing on to the Spirit World of Evelyn Belcher on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the age of 74.
Evelyn was predeceased by her children Wanda, Joann, and Donald Smith, husband Frank Smith; parents Angus Merrick CM and Flora Merrick; sisters Myrtle Richard and Dolly Pashe; brothers Max, Frank, Louis, Mervin, Morris, Manus Merrick as well as two infant siblings.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Lisa of Winkler and son Dale of Red Deer AB; grandsons Colby and Josey and one great granddaughter; sisters Grace Daniels of Long Plain, Joyce Olson of Sioux Valley, Winona (Klaus) Techentin of Calgary AB, Carol Merrick, Shirley (Roger) Herman, Ralph (Florence) Merrick all of Long Plain and Memory (Wayne) Merrick of Swan Lake MB along with many cousins, nieces and nephews and their families.
Evelyn loved all kinds of flowers and grew many in her garden. She enjoyed sewing and taught herself to make star blankets. She also enjoyed cooking and created her own catering home business.
Evelyn always had a love for children and perhaps as a result of losing her three little ones, she always gave much love and was interested in what her nieces and nephews were doing. Evelyn belonged to Compassionate Friends and she gave back to her community by working with the SE Child and Family Services and the DOTC Child and Family Services.
Traditional Wake will begin by a procession from McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel at 3:00 pm on Monday, January 12, 2015 to Long Plain Spirit Lodge.
Traditional Feast and Service will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 beginning at noon followed by her body being laid to rest in the Dauphin-Myerion Cemetery. Chief Dennis Meeches will led the service.
A message can be left in the on-line guest book at www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com