Obituary of Dean & Moreen Westgate

Saying goodbye to our Father and Mother; Dean and Moreen Westgate. Dean passed away on November 21, 2016 in Kelowna, B.C. at the age of 90 years, and Moreen passed away on February 7, 2018 in Kelowna at the age of 89 years. Eugene Dean Porter Westgate, who was the eldest of ten, was born to Chase and Olive Westgate on May 10, 1926. Dean developed a cheerful work ethic early in life He would walk from the family farm to the North Bend School, hauling in wood and starting the heater along with the other janitorial duties prior to classes. After his schooling, he and Bob Mills joined the army. They trained and served in the army reserve at Vernon, B.C. as well as Peterborough, Petawawa, and Shiloh. Moreen Agnes Bezanson, was born the fifth of six children, to Jack and Brigette Bezanson on July 21, 1928. Moreen was raised in the Fort Pitt and Fenchman Butte areas in Saskatchewan. Moreen was a hard worker, as she worked on the farm, raising chickens, tending to the vegetable garden and home. She spent many hours knitting and crocheting socks, scarves, afghans and blankets. Moreen was also a superb cook and homemaker. Dean and Moreen met while both of them were working at the Symes farm near Frenchman Butte. They were married December 6, 1946 at the Deer Creek Anglican Church. A short time later, they moved to the Flat, to a farm in the North Bend district along the North Saskatchewan River. Their daughter Beverly, was born in Paradise Hill and sons Bryan and Barry, were born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Brent and Bradley were born in Dawson Creek, B.C. In 1956, they sold the farm and moved to Little Prairie, where Dean joined his father Chase and brothers Lyle, Byron and Des to work in the logging industry. The summer of 1959 Dean along with George Schrieber worked at Hudsons Hope building the Hotel. Moreen and the kids spent the summer holidays there along with the Schriebers camping out. In 1962, Dean and Brother Des Westgate bought Campbells self-serve store in Chetwynd from Bud Campbell, where they sold groceries and dry goods. In 1965 Des left the store and Dean carried on and joined the IGA franchise, eventually moving to the new store location (where it stands today). Dean and Moreen enjoyed many IGA conference trips that took them to many countries. They loved their life in Chetwynd, Dean coached ball teams and worked with others to ensure Chetwynd had a ski hill. Moreen was active with the ladies clubs, hospital auxiliary and library. They sold the store in 1989 and moved to Winfield, B.C., where Dean raised Arabian horses and they began their retirement years. In 2002, they sold their place in Winfield and moved into The Fountains in Kelowna. They had many wonderful years of retirement, with many visitors, and taking trips in their motorhome to Saskatchewan and south of the border. In 2013, Moreen had a stroke and they moved to Hawthorn Park assisted living. In time Dean was moved to extended care, first to Smith Creek Village and then to Mountview Care Home. In 2017 Moreen moved to extended care at Orchard Manor. Dean and Moreens family are forever thankful to the staff at these facilities for the loving care that everyone has provided their parents. During the tougher times, they witnessed first hand, Deans and Moreens love and dedication for each other. It was their wish to come Home to Chetwynd, to be laid to rest together. Dean and Moreen were predeceased by their son Brent Westgate. Deans family info: Vernon and wife Stella both deceased Byron (deceased) and surviving wife Audrey Lyle (deceased) and surviving wife Marguerite Alfred (deceased) and surviving wife Lenita Author (deceased) and surviving with June Des (deceased) and surviving wife Iris Marie Beattie and husband Dale both deceased Virginia Beattie and husband Austin both surviving Moreens family info: Margaret and Bob Clarkson both deceased Bill Bezanson and wife Anne both deceased Betty St Denis surviving and husband Ted (deceased) The family wishes to acknowledge Uncle Jim with gratitude, for his dedication in helping Dean and Moreen while he was residing in Kelowna. They would also like to thank Uncle Austin and Aunt Virginia for helping take care of the house, and Dean and Moreen. Also, Uncle Des and Aunt Iris for their love and support. A celebration of Dean & Moreens lives was held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Chetwynd Fellowship Baptist Church, Chetwynd, BC. Bryan Westgate officiated. Dean & Moreen were laid to rest together in the Tuscoola Mountain Cemetery, Chetwynd B.C. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Dean & Moreen to Surerus Place, Box 1679, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0. Very Respectfully Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium Celebration 11:00 am Friday, July 6, 2018 Chetwynd Fellowship Baptist Church 4817 53 St Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada