Patricia "Trish" Margaret (Henricks) Bews

Trish Bews was born Patricia Margaret Henricks on January 16, 1939. She was the first child of Hank and Evelyn Henricks of Eatonia. Her parents loved her dearly and 3 1/2 years later they welcomed another daughter, Lorraine, and then 3 years later a son Perry Glen. Hank was an elevator agent for the Wheat Pool, and Evelyn was a nurse and Matron of the Eatonia Hospital. They spent many summer holidays visiting their family in Outlook, those summers were filled with picnics by the river and fun times on the farm with their Outlook cousins. The cousins say it’s a miracle they all survived given some of the stunts they pulled, especially at Uncle Harold’s and Aunt Marion’s farm. Growing up wasn’t all fun and games for the Henricks family. Although he was a happy boy and loved to tease his sisters and parents, their little brother Perry was ill for a good portion of his life. Sadly, Perry Henricks passed away at the age of 5 and left a big hole in the family’s heart.

Hank and Evelyn did their utmost to instal in their daughters the importance of community, volunteerism, and helping others, something their daughters both continued on in their own lives. While living in Eatonia, Trish was involved in many community committees and clubs, such as UCW, Couples Club, and the Co-op Association.

Trish married Glen Bews on October 15, 1956. They built their family and a growing farm in Eatonia. They had three children; Perry, Dean, and Pam. In 1965, with the help of their many friends and especially Woody, Glen finished building the Nelson home they had dreamed of and this is where the family spent the rest of their time in Eatonia.

Trish always had a huge garden, which allowed her to do a lot of canning, freezing, and making jams. She was an excellent cook, making harvest meals and large batches of cookies so they could be devoured by the Bews cousins and her children’s friends. After school, the boys would reach their hands into the cookie jar and take 4 or 5 cookies in one grab and she loved that.

When the kids were young the family enjoyed yearly camping trips to Dillberry Lake and Jackfish. In the later years, many trips were taken to Shuswap Lake with their other family, the Woodrows. The children always felt that the Woodrows were just like family and still do.

When Trish and Glen parted ways she then moved to New York in 1981, to be closer to her sister’s family, Lorraine, Jim, Andreas and Thais and to pursue her talents in fashion design. Trish was the aunt that Lorraine’s kids could spend weekends with or attend their school events. Trish loved this chance to spend so much time with Andreas and Thais. Each of Trish’s children had the opportunity to visit her in Manhattan and these are memorable times for each of them. Trish was also a very willing host and loved to guide the many people she knew who ventured to the Big Apple from Eatonia.

When the kids were young, Trish was an avid sewer and made many clothes such as matching outfits for her boys and even a tiny coat for Pam which was made out of an old discarded fur coat. This love of sewing prompted Trish to enrol in evening classes at The Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), securing an Honours Diploma in Fashion Design and Pattern Making from one of the world’s top design schools. During her years at F.I.T., she was a Junior instructor, filling in teaching pattern making and design for Emma Jean Reznick, who was a good friend and instructor at F.I.T. Following her graduation, Trish was hired by Bugle Boy, which was a well-known fashion design company at the time. She was involved in assisting in developing the designs and communicating with the Asian office over product lines.

During her years at school in New York, her summers and Easter vacation time were spent in Eatonia as much as possible so she could be with her kids. In 1990 Trish returned home to Saskatchewan, as it was challenging to secure a permanent Green Card in order to work in the U.S. At this time she had 5 beautiful grandchildren that she loved very much and that love was drawing her home.

She returned to Saskatchewan and settled in Saskatoon. She loved this time of her life, being closer to family. The grandchildren have fond memories of working in her yard, sleepovers, and even staying with grandma while they attended camps or tournaments in Saskatoon. She developed many lasting friendships while in Saskatoon; Betty, Evelyn, and Joan were a few of her dear friends. Trish, Evelyn, and Betty traveled to many places together; Honolulu, Dominican, and Branson were places they visited, to name just a few. She also embarked on a Mediterranean cruise with a long-time friend Donna Stasiuk. Trish kept busy by working at Eaton’s until it closed and then at The Bay until she retired. She volunteered at the Persephone Theatre and sometimes she would take a grandchild with her to see the play she was volunteering at as an usher. She continued with her design skills, creating designs and sewing many costumes for dancers, etc over the years.

Later Trish purchased a condo in University Heights where playing cards and quilting became another passion, with many hours spent with her quilting groups. Trish loved to continue learning and attended Sr. University classes at the U. of S. and there, built lasting friendships with her classmates. Just before she moved to Kindersley when she was in need of someone to help and be there to help her, Trish met her wonderful neighbour, Rebecca, an angel that lived just down the hall. With the Eatonia connection linking them, Rebecca became a dear friend and Trish became her friend and mentor, a gift she has always had. Rebecca was the glue that held things together for Trish as she navigated two knee surgeries and the beginning of dementia.

In 2017 Trish moved to Kindersley to be closer to her children. She enjoyed many visits with her family and the community at Caleb Village and later on at Eatonia Oasis Living where she received excellent care. Trish was at home in Eatonia, just a few doors away from her family home enjoying the same sunsets she had loved growing up. Trish moved to Heritage Manor in August of 2022 to be closer to family so that her kids could visit her daily. She passed away on December 27 after having Boxing Day visits from most of her family. She will be dearly missed.

Trish leaves to mourn her death, her children Perry (Lore) Bews, Dean Bews (Karen Resch), Pam (Keith) Bevill, Grandchildren: Dion Bews (Erin Hoselton), Nicole (Devone) Anderson, Dorian Bews, Danica (Chris) Arthurs, Josh (Tori) Bews, Zoe (Tanner) Cooke, and Tamera Bevill, as well as her 7 great-grandchildren, her sister Lorraine Henricks, brother-in-law Jim Turanski, nephew Andreas and niece Thais Turanski. 

There will be a Celebration of Life held to honour Trish on Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 12:00 NOON from the Christian Fellowship Church with The Rev. Piotr Strzelecki officiating.  The service will be Livestreamed, and to connect you can follow the link below.

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