It is with great sadness that the Family of ‘Bea’ Beatrice Prpick, announces her passing at the Davidson Health Centre on the Thanksgiving weekend, October 9, 2020.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband Stan ‘Bud’ Prpick, of nearly 62 years and her six children and their families: Vonné (Everett) Johnson, Renée Prpick White, Tom (Gail) Prpick, Rocky
(Christina) Prpick, Tracy (Brent) Bergen, Stephanie Prpick-Boss (Stephen Boss) and her twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Bea is also survived by her only sister, Marg Thompson, sister-in-law, Janet Prpick and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Cornelius ‘Neil’ & Ethel Cooney and many in-laws, including Emil & Anna Prpich.

Bea was born in Tisdale, Sask. 87 years ago. She was raised on the Salm Family Homestead, south of Valpraiso, Sk. – it was 3 generations of her family living and working together on the farm. She has one sister – Marg, who would be her life-long best friend! Together they attended Arpsville country school and they also played sports together … the girls excelled in Ball, Hockey and Tennis, winning many championships.

The Cooney’s were a very ‘close knit’ family and enjoyed time together at the lake, sporting events, the Fairs and many family gatherings.

After High School, Bea moved to Saskatoon to pursue a nursing
career rooted in St Paul’s Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation as a Registered Nurse, Bea worked at St Paul’s Hospital for a year. In 1957, she and her new forever friend, Madeline Dierker, set out on an adventure and moved to California where they worked as nurses at St John’s Hospital in Santa Monica.

Bud & Bea met in 1953 when they were both attendants at a family
wedding in the Bladworth area. The couple were married November 15, 1958 and then moved to their farm north of Davidson, Sk. This would be where Bud & Bea would live, farm and raise their family of 6 children.

They lived a full life rooted in family, friends and Christian values. They were dedicated members of Davidson’s Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church and she was a faithful CWL member for 56 years.

The Prpick farm was a busy place; Bea always had a big garden and cooked endlessly for her large ‘bunch’. She was a busy mother who took her ‘Motherly’ role very much to heart but she was equally the ‘Fun’ Mom. She had a quick sense of humor and loved to laugh. Bea attended so many of her kids’ activities and sporting events, often with a cooler full of food to share.

The Prpicks’ were regulars at the RINK. Hockey has been an ongoing
love for generations. Bea played hockey, she was a goalie. She thoroughly enjoyed watching her sons and grand kids play the game.

Then the weddings began to happen and the Prpick Family Tree
would grow again with the addition of grandchildren: Kaden, Erik, Ian & Quinlyn Johnson, Rockwell & Danika White, Dean & Bryce Prpick, Nate Bergen and Lexi, Eve & Joe Boss.

She was a very proud grandmother who attended many of their activities. ‘Nan’ was thrilled when she became a great grandmother to Wyndsor Bea & Sutton Johnson and Harvey Prpick.

Bea & Bud built their new home and moved into town in 2011. The
couple continued to be blessed with wonderful neighbours. Bea’s family and friends were always welcome and her generous personality drew many different people, of all ages, to her. She was gentle and loving, but she was also strong and resilient as she faced challenges with her health this past few years. Her brave, positive attitude showed us her character and she practiced her Faith as she persevered.

Bea’s Funeral Mass followed Covid-19 guidelines, and was held
October 16, 2020 at Davidson’s Sacred Heart Church. Father Joseph Thazhathemuriyil officiated, organist Mary Jane Morrison accompanied soloist Karen Reich, who beautifully sang some of Mom’s favorite hymns.

Prior to the service a poem was written and read by granddaughter Eve Boss followed by a Tribute given by her 3 eldest grandsons: Kaden & Erik Johnson and Dean Prpick. Interment followed in Kenaston, Sk at St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery.

BEA PRPICK , A GENEROUS SOUL WHO LAUGHED OFTEN
AND LOVED MUCH – HER LIFE IS A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY.