Bernadette Clara Persson, late of Tribune, passed away December 18, 2013, at the age of 53 years. Bernadette was predeceased by her parents Fred and Louise Hoffert; father-in-law Edwin Persson; brother-in-law Aaron Persson; niece Amanda Maas.Bernadette is survived by her husband Todd Persson, Tribune; her children: Miles Persson, Weyburn, Megan Persson, Tribune, Mathew Persson, Tribune; brothers and sisters: David (Pam) Hoffert, Calgary, AB, Duane Hoffert, Weyburn, Mary-Anne (Daryl) Pearson, Saskatoon, Sheila Hudson, Weyburn; mother-in-law Evelyn (Robert) Persson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Trina (Marlowe) Maas, Weyburn, Kerby Persson, Weyburn, Loretta (Brent) Skjerdal, Weyburn, Wade Persson, Weyburn, Crystal Persson, Weyburn; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bernie was born on August 20, 1960 in Estevan. She started her schooling in Watrous and finished in Weyburn. Bernie and Todd were married in the Grace United Church on July 1, 1988. She was the secretary/treasurer for Oungre Park as well as a teachers aid at the Lyndale School. Bernie was also involved with the Oungre Park Board, the Dr. Brown Fundraiser and the Tribune Community Ladies Auxiliary. Some of her hobbies included reading, camping and vacations, spending time with family and friends, she also loved the quiet of living on the farm. Bernie fought a courageous battle against lung cancer, she never complained and was always positive. Bernie was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed by all. A funeral service for Bernadette was held on Monday, December 23 at 11:00 a.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn with Rev. M. Barnabas, officiating. Interment followed at Goodwater Cemetery, Goodwater. Lunch was held in Tribune after the interment. For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Bernadette may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn (306-848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com "Our family serving your family"
