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Name: Bernadene Janke

Passed away: September 30, 2007
Janke, Bernadene (Bernie) May, age 77 of Swift Current, SK passed away Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Cypress Regional Hospital surrounded by her children. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 5, 2007 at Eastside Church of God with Pastor Kevin Snyder officiating. The pianist for the service was Marilyn Stevenson. Special music was provided by Rejoice Singers. Ushers were Terry Widdifield and Landis Sather. Pallbearers were Don Campbell, Steven Janke, Randy Sauder, Jay Christopher, Brad Gaetz and Bayne Yake. Honorary pallbearers were Cheryl and Ben Dueck, Grace Dermody, Connie Mann and Jean and Earl Heuer. The Internment Service was held at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Bernie is survived by her children Mayvis (Dale) Marsh – grandchildren Christopher & Ahren; Myra (Larry) Carleton – grandchildren Michael (Rachel) (great grandson – James), Ryan & Alicia Carleton; Douglas Janke (Carrie McMurtry) – Hailey & Riley Paul. She is also survived by her great aunt Annie Munro, cousins Roberta (Clarence) Krastel, Glenora Odenbach, Joan Woodward and Beryl (Jerry) Tell; sisters-in-law Emma Sauder & Ethel Janke, brothers-in-law Larry (Grace) Janke, Edwin Sauder and Howard Heard as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul, in 2005, parents Ivan and Lilith Houston, sisters Donna Campbell and Hughena Houston, her mother & father-in-law Ludwig & Bertha Janke as well as many brothers & sisters-in-law. Bernie was born on February 2, 1930 in Swift Current. She was united in marriage to Paul Janke on August 22, 1951. Bernie retired from Social Services in 1987 after working at the Swift Current Health Region, CKSW and the Department of Natural Resources. Bernie enjoyed family gatherings, camping, travelling, bowling, and singing with the Rejoice Singers. Bernie maintained a strong faith in God throughout her life and was very active at Eastside Church. Bernie was blessed with many caring friends who visited her faithfully during her illness. She was also blessed to have the caring and compassion of the staff on Unit 3 at the Cypress Regional Hospital. In her memory, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Eastside Church of God Building Fund.

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