Born Bessie Mae Dunseath and grew up on the homestead in Carrot River, Sask. She Married Andy Spark in Rosetown on July 26, 1954. They moved to Calgary and had 3 boys -Douglas, Randall & Wade.

She was a lifeguard at Killarney pool for 30 years. Bessie & Andy were avid hockey parents, CC skiers, & loved to camp/coffee/drink Black Russians with friends and family.

Andy passed away in 2001. Bessie’s health deteriorated after a cardiac event in 2021 until she suffered a stroke on Aug 7, 2023 which took her life, but not her spirit. As she said on many occasions; “I’ve lived a great life and if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing!” She is survived by her sister Beatrice (& Dave) and her 3 sons (+ Trevor Gadd) & their families – who all adored Bessie Mae.

If you would like to donate, Bessie supported STARS and the Wildlife Society, or just go play bingo one Sunday afternoon!