Obituary of Bessie Hall

Bessie Joan Hall was born at the farm in Kelsey, Alberta on September 12, 1927 and passed away on April 4, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Bessie was one of 11 children born to Herman and Myrtle Berke and within those children she was an identical twin to Jessie Bona Berke. She spent her younger years in the Kelsey area, up until marrying Maurice Hall on April 26, 1949. Maurice and Bessie lived in Lacombe, Alberta where Bessie worked at the Lacombe Auction Mart, along with doing books for Central Building Movers, which at the time was Maurice's company, it stayed that way up until the family moved to Haney, B.C. in 1965. Maurice and Bessie raised their family of 9 kids in the lower mainland, where Bessie continued to work as a book keeper, and all the while her and Maurice raised their large family. Maurice and Bessie's retired years were spent in Central Alberta. Bessie had a lot of things in life that she enjoyed but none as great as family get-togethers, following her husband Maurice around with his music, creating quilts, and studying family history. Left to mourn is her husband of 63 years Maurice Hall, children: Lawrence Hall (Marilyn), Doug Hall (Joyce), Les Hall (Gerri), Darryl Hall (Debbie), Ken Hall (Cindy), Keith Hall, Bruce Hall (Laurel), Maureen Anderson (Carl), Wendy Adam (Dwayne) , along with 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Bessie is survived by her sisters, Vida, Lois, Hazel, Jessie and brother, Randal, brother in-law and wife, Sim and Arlene Hall. She was predeceased by four brothers, Lloyd, Howard, Bernard, and Victor; and one sister Ellen. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 2:00pm., from The Edberg Community Hall with Don Wudel officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Edberg Lakeview Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Louise Jensen Care Centre or the charity of one's choice.