Obituary of Brigitte Monica Washenfelder

Brigitte Monica Washenfelder, age 77, of Yorkton, Saskatchewan, passed away June 21, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born November 9, 1943 in Hamm, Westfahlen, Germany. She immigrated with her parents and sister to Canada, December 24, 1951. A sharp intellect and love of science, Brigitte graduated from Sion Academy in Saskatoon, and took her nurse's training at St. Paul's Hospital in 1962. She graduated as an RN in 1965, and moved to Yorkton, Saskatchewan to work as an RN at Yorkton General Hospital. She met and married her husband, Keith, in December 1965. Predeceased by her father William (2016), she is survived by her husband Keith of 55 years, mother Elfriede Boras, her sister, Judy Heyer (Heinz), her daughter Kimberley Langen (William), her sons Brooks (Jaclynn), and Christopher (Cheryl); grandsons James, Carter, Luke, Cole, and granddaughters Kaylee, Halle and Macy. The early years in Saskatoon were happy and carefree, wandering the prairie with her sister in tow and bringing home ant-riddled flowers for their mom. Lazy summers were spent at the Avenue H swimming pool, but weekends were family get-togethers at Pike Lake, Waskesiu Lake and later Turtle Lake. Brigitte was an avid fisher and loved being in a boat on the water. Winters were spent skating and tobogganing, and cheering for her favorite sports teams. Always interested in sports, Brigitte loved baseball (Toronto Blue Jays), football (Saskatchewan Roughriders) and watched curling to pass the long prairie winters. After retirement, many happy winters were spent in Arizona with husband Keith. Gardening was Brigitte's passion, and the produce from her garden found a home in many kitchens. She was a private person, a caregiver, and supportive of her family. Her memory will be cherished for her intelligence, generosity, and a dry sense of humour. It was a life well lived. The Funeral Service was held on June 25, 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Father Louis Nguyen and Doreen Day, Certified Celebrant, officiating. The Eulogist was Cheryl Willoughby and special music was shared by Jackie and Macy Washenfelder. The interment followed in the Garden of Memories, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Brigitte's Grandchildren serving as the honorary bearers. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkland College Nursing Scholarship in Brigitte's name as gifts of remembrance. Messages of condolence may be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Friday, June 25th, 2021 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Brigitte Washenfelder November 9, 1943 - June 21, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book