Obituary of Margaret Beer

August 28, 1949 - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

March 5, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

Margaret Jean Beer, predeceased by the love of her life Christopher Beer; mother and mother-in-law to Jenn (Sal) and Matt (Ange); grandmother extraordinaire to Izzie, Emily, Jacob, Cam, and Nate; sister to Bob Walker, Gerry Lewis, Ted Walker, Murray Walker, and Dennis Walker; aunt to many, friend to all, sadly passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Grandma, we will remember sitting on the patio with juice boxes (Izzie); your peanut butter and jam sandwiches, of course, with the crusts cut off (Emily); baking cookies (Jacob); playing pool (Cam); and sleepovers (Nate).

Mom loved her family and her friends very much. Her daily walks, gardening, puzzles, baking, and trips to warm places put a smile on her face. Everyone who knew Margaret will remember her love, her laughs, and her effervescence. 

While the last years were difficult, our family would like to thank The Journey Club (staff and residents) for loving her. We knew she was well taken care of. Thank you!

Mom and grandma, we are so happy you were able to be reunited with the love of your life. When we meet again, we expect hugs, deep discussions, big smiles and long walks!

If friends so desire, Margaret wishes for donations to be made to The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Administrative Office, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton AB T5H 4K1.  Tel: (1-866) 950-5465, www.alzheimer.ab.ca  or for her love, the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222.  www.albertacancer.ca/memorial.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Beer’s service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories, and photos may also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Margaret Beer, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.

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