Obituary of Karen Gail Bullerwell

Karen Gail Bullerwell (nee Werner) passed away at the Villa Pascal in North Battleford, Saskatchewan the evening of Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 74 years. Karen was born in Saskatoon on April 12th, 1948 and spent her early childhood years in Dafoe, Saskatchewan. Karen's mother, Gwendolyn married George Menzel, a section foreman with the CPR. The balance of her grade school years were spent in various locations throughout the province. In 1965, Karen's family arrived in Baldwinton Saskatchewan. From this location, she completed her high school in Cut Knife, met her future husband, Virgil Bullerwell and planted the roots that would sustain her life in the Baldwinton area until the Summer of 1990 when Virgil retired and moved the family to Battleford, Saskatchewan. She was a devout practitioner of her faith and her brethren were an important part of her life. Time spent practicing hymns on the piano at home brought her joy, as did playing them at church services. Music ran deep in Karen's home, and the sound of her or Virgil’s favorite artists could often be heard out an open window. One of her most favorite things would certainly have been her family gathering and Karen joining in with her sons singing and playing guitar. Karen also loved games and puzzles. Bridge, Kaiser and Cribbage were staple pastime in her household. Always an avid reader that loved school, upon completion of her grade 12 in Cut Knife, Karen attended Reeves Business College in Lloydminster and worked for the City of Lloydminster where she remained for 2 years prior to returning to the Baldwinton area. Upon arrival in Battleford, she enrolled in a book keeping course to renew and expand on skills acquired earlier in life. Karen worked various book-keeping roles in the Battlefords and eventually found her permanent second career with Alumi Glass / Fortress Windows and Doors where she spent many fulfilling years until health issues forced retirement in the fall of 2017. Karen was predeceased by her eldest son, Werner and her husband of 52 years, Virgil. Karen is survived by her sons: Clinton (Rochelle) – Jack and Sam of North Battleford; Edan (Tammi) -Noah and Eva of Rosetown, and Lloyd (Ashley) - Oli, Bo and Gus of Rural North Battleford. As per Karen’s wishes there will be no funeral service; a private family interment will be held at the Baldwinton Cemetery. Donations in memory of Karen Bullerwell may be directed to the Villa Pascal Building Fund – 1301 113th St North Battleford, SK S9A 3K1. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Trevor Watts Funeral Director.