Obituary for Fay Delphine Beierbach (Faulkner)
Fay Delphine (Faulkner) Beierbach passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023 at the age of 99 years at River Ridge Seniors Village in Medicine Hat, AB. Fay was well loved and respected by all who knew her, she made everyone feel special and was an inspiration to many. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by family and friends.
She was the only child of Ray and Myrtle (Buchanan) Faulkner, born on September 7, 1924 in Regina, Saskatchewan. She grew up in the Cypress Hills on the Faulkner place 30 miles south of Walsh, Alberta. No matter where she lived, she always considered the ‘Hills’ her home.
Her school years began in 1933, first at Fox school for two years followed by staying with her Buchanan grandparents to attend school in Govenlock for another two years and finally attending high school in Havre, Montana first staying with her uncle, Lawrence Faulkner, and his family and then the Gudgal family, all the while working for her room and board. Fay went on to become a teacher, attending Normal School in Calgary in the summer of 1942. She completed the initial 8 weeks of training and began her first teaching job at Sentinel School in October of that year.
Fay married Johnny Beierbach of Walsh, Alberta on October 18, 1943. They started their life together ranching at the Lewis place a few miles west of the Graburn church, where Ronda and Keith currently live. Their first child, John Raymond, was born in May of 1948. Garland Roger was next in December of 1951 followed by Arlo Ross in April 1955. In March of 1957, their family was complete with the arrival of their daughter, Rondalyn.
In the spring of 1959, Johnny and Fay moved the family to the Kundert place at Elkwater, which they had purchased a few years earlier. They bought the Mitchell place on Battle Creek in 1967 and relocated their family and ranching operation to Battle Creek, Saskatchewan. After the loss of Raymond in 1974, Roger and Ross took over the operations of the ranch. In 1976, Fay and Johnny purchased their first race horse. They spent the next ten years racing quarter horses and thoroughbreds at 37 different tracks from Peace River, Alberta to Tucson, Arizona.
Johnny and Fay semi-retired on the Will place west of Irvine in 1986. After Johnny’s passing in October 1995, Fay spent time watching her grandkids and eventually great-grandkids at countless rodeos, 4-H shows and sporting events. She continued sewing, quilting, and writing well into her 80’s. Fay loved nothing better than to get out in the country for a drive, attend a branding, see the cattle and horses, the grass in the pasture and the hay crops, and have a good visit with whomever after she moved to Courtyards in Medicine Hat in 1999.
Fay and Johnny enjoyed travelling and enjoyed many trips with friends and family over the years. Fay continued to take many memorable trips as long as she was able.
It comes as no surprise that Fay’s family was her top priority. She cherished every moment spent with them throughout her life. Ranching was the other love of her life. She was incredibly proud that her children along with all of her grandchildren have continued on with the ranching way of life. It is an incredible legacy for her to leave behind.
She leaves to cherish her memory daughter in-law, Heather S. Beierbach; son, Ross Beierbach, and wife, Heather D.; daughter, Ronda Reesor, and husband, Keith; grandchildren and their families, John and Heidi Beierbach, Sarah and Jane; Eve Erickson, Casey, Shay and Rhett; Ryan and Tania Beierbach, Lara, Rana and Jace; William and Donna Beierbach, Tate and Kate; Mona Howe, Georgia and Hayes; Travis Reesor and Tanya Jangula, Griffin and Grace; Craig and Camille Reesor, Logan and Brody; Tara Reesor, Loch, Cain and Emily. She now joins in Heaven her father, Ray, and his wife, Alice; mother, Myrtle, and her husband, Jim Brown; her beloved husband, Johnny; cherished sons, Raymond and Roger, and precious grandson, Paul, along with many other relatives and close friends.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you to please spend a few moments of your time to commune with someone as Fay would have done. Those still wishing to may make a donation to the charity of their choice.
The Funeral Service will be held at Maple Creek Armories, 502 Marsh Street, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan S0N 1N0, on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Dr. Dave Manley officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Fay’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Interment will follow at Maple Creek Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Fay Beierbach.
She was the only child of Ray and Myrtle (Buchanan) Faulkner, born on September 7, 1924 in Regina, Saskatchewan. She grew up in the Cypress Hills on the Faulkner place 30 miles south of Walsh, Alberta. No matter where she lived, she always considered the ‘Hills’ her home.
Her school years began in 1933, first at Fox school for two years followed by staying with her Buchanan grandparents to attend school in Govenlock for another two years and finally attending high school in Havre, Montana first staying with her uncle, Lawrence Faulkner, and his family and then the Gudgal family, all the while working for her room and board. Fay went on to become a teacher, attending Normal School in Calgary in the summer of 1942. She completed the initial 8 weeks of training and began her first teaching job at Sentinel School in October of that year.
Fay married Johnny Beierbach of Walsh, Alberta on October 18, 1943. They started their life together ranching at the Lewis place a few miles west of the Graburn church, where Ronda and Keith currently live. Their first child, John Raymond, was born in May of 1948. Garland Roger was next in December of 1951 followed by Arlo Ross in April 1955. In March of 1957, their family was complete with the arrival of their daughter, Rondalyn.
In the spring of 1959, Johnny and Fay moved the family to the Kundert place at Elkwater, which they had purchased a few years earlier. They bought the Mitchell place on Battle Creek in 1967 and relocated their family and ranching operation to Battle Creek, Saskatchewan. After the loss of Raymond in 1974, Roger and Ross took over the operations of the ranch. In 1976, Fay and Johnny purchased their first race horse. They spent the next ten years racing quarter horses and thoroughbreds at 37 different tracks from Peace River, Alberta to Tucson, Arizona.
Johnny and Fay semi-retired on the Will place west of Irvine in 1986. After Johnny’s passing in October 1995, Fay spent time watching her grandkids and eventually great-grandkids at countless rodeos, 4-H shows and sporting events. She continued sewing, quilting, and writing well into her 80’s. Fay loved nothing better than to get out in the country for a drive, attend a branding, see the cattle and horses, the grass in the pasture and the hay crops, and have a good visit with whomever after she moved to Courtyards in Medicine Hat in 1999.
Fay and Johnny enjoyed travelling and enjoyed many trips with friends and family over the years. Fay continued to take many memorable trips as long as she was able.
It comes as no surprise that Fay’s family was her top priority. She cherished every moment spent with them throughout her life. Ranching was the other love of her life. She was incredibly proud that her children along with all of her grandchildren have continued on with the ranching way of life. It is an incredible legacy for her to leave behind.
She leaves to cherish her memory daughter in-law, Heather S. Beierbach; son, Ross Beierbach, and wife, Heather D.; daughter, Ronda Reesor, and husband, Keith; grandchildren and their families, John and Heidi Beierbach, Sarah and Jane; Eve Erickson, Casey, Shay and Rhett; Ryan and Tania Beierbach, Lara, Rana and Jace; William and Donna Beierbach, Tate and Kate; Mona Howe, Georgia and Hayes; Travis Reesor and Tanya Jangula, Griffin and Grace; Craig and Camille Reesor, Logan and Brody; Tara Reesor, Loch, Cain and Emily. She now joins in Heaven her father, Ray, and his wife, Alice; mother, Myrtle, and her husband, Jim Brown; her beloved husband, Johnny; cherished sons, Raymond and Roger, and precious grandson, Paul, along with many other relatives and close friends.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you to please spend a few moments of your time to commune with someone as Fay would have done. Those still wishing to may make a donation to the charity of their choice.
The Funeral Service will be held at Maple Creek Armories, 502 Marsh Street, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan S0N 1N0, on Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Dr. Dave Manley officiating. If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Fay’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely. Interment will follow at Maple Creek Cemetery. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Fay Beierbach.