Margaret (Margie) Harkness (Breuer) passed away peacefully at the Assiniboia Hospital on December 22nd, 2024 at 98 years young. She is survived by four sons and one daughter - Lawson (Gail), Morton (Kathy), Beverly Sweeney, Melvin (Pat) and Kevin, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. Also survived by her youngest sister, Gladys Sanderson of Olds, Alberta and many nieces, nephews, cousins and her long time neighbor and friend, Dorothy Brillion and other friends both young and old.
She was predeceased by her husband Adry, three sons - Dwight, Lorne and Allan, her parents George and Christina Breuer, nine siblings, Annie Hamilton, Mary Sell, Henry Breuer, Dorothy Smith, Hedwig (Het) Robson, infant George, Emma Tindall, Catherine (Kay) Fiddler and Harold (Chub) Breuer and her sisters-in-law Isabel Harkness and Penny Hansen.
Margie was born in Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan October 9th, 1926. She grew up on a farm six miles north of Fife Lake and attended Diamond Stone School. She married her neighbor and school mate, Adry Harkness. They were married 64 years when he passed on in 2007.
Margie was one remarkable daughter, wife, Mom, Grandma, great and great-great Grandma, aunt, cousin, sister and friend. Her No.1 love was her family. She was the hub of our family. She kept in contact with everyone and kept us all informed. She was interested in what everyone was doing. Whether it was jobs, activities, trips, or ups and downs, she had time for everyone. She had a sharp memory as well and many deferred to her with their questions. So if it was just a bit of advice, a shoulder to cry on or just a listening ear she was there
She was a very hard working feisty lady with a big heart. Remarkable cook and homemaker always busy gardening, raising chickens, milking cows, meals to the field, doing hair and the list goes on and on. But no matter how busy she was, she always had time to stop and chat over a coffee.
I remember our coffee pot always on, friends and family filling our kitchen. We used to say our yard was like grand central station - as one vehicle was driving in one gate there was one driving out the other and she loved it!!
She has left a big void in our hearts but oh so many beautiful memories to treasure. You are greatly missed!
A Celebration of Life will be held at Ross Funeral Chapel, May 17th 2025. Details to follow. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Harkness family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
