Janelle Beckman (nee Engele)
February 26, 1975 – September 25, 2018

It is with broken hearts that the family of Janelle Jeannette (nee Engele) Beckman of Humboldt, SK, announces her passing on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Humboldt District Hospital. She was 43 years of age. Janelle was born to Edward and Jeannette (nee Zerff) Engele on February 26, 1975. She grew up in Humboldt and attended St. Augustine and St. Dominic schools for grades 1-8, and Humboldt Collegiate Institute for grades 9-12. Janelle had a special gift working with babies and young children. She babysat for many families. Janelle worked casual at Movie Gallery and Daycare while attending high school. She made many friends while playing slow pitch. After graduating, Janelle attended Saskatoon Business College, then moved back to Humboldt. She met the love of her life and soul-mate, Mark Beckman, during one of her many social outings to Bruno. They were married in Humboldt at St. Augustine Church on May 18, 2002. Janelle and Mark were blessed with a beautiful son, Tristin Edward on October 27, 2006. Their dog Patches completed their family in 2013. Janelle ended her 21-year career at Humboldt Cooperative Daycare in 2017. She adored being a wife and mother, and especially loved watching Tristin play sports. Janelle thoroughly enjoyed the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Generously showing her love and kindness for family and friends was everything to Janelle. Despite many struggles, Janelle maintained a smile and positive attitude and was more concerned about others than herself.
Janelle will forever be loved and remembered by her husband Mark, son Tristin and pet dog Patches; her mother, Jeannette; brother, Chris (special friend Natalie) and his children Kennedy, McKenna and Mason; brother, Todd (Laura) and their children Victoria, Nicholas, Steven and Julia; brother, Scott (Annette) and their children Jessica, Rebecca, Emily, Andrew and Rachel; and by her paternal grandmother, Julia Engele. She was predeceased and welcomed into her heavenly home by her father, Edward Engele; paternal grandfather, Henry Engele; and by her maternal grandparents, Alex and Francis (nee Witt) Zerff.
The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Ephraim Mensah, and concelebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Ray Zerff, crossbearer; Rachelle Engele and Katelin Engele, altar servers; Laura Engele and Leanne Beuker, scripture readers; Jessica Engele, responsorial psalm; Victoria Engele and Teagan Weiman, intentions; Kennedy Engele, McKenna Engele, and Mason Engele, giftbearers; Annette Engele and Lucille Niebrugge, Eucharistic ministers; Marilyn Berschiminsky and Josie Stroeder, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by Loretta Schugmann, director, Denise Germain, organist/pianist, Emily Engele, violinist, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. The urnbearers were Mark and Tristin Beckman, and Jeannette Engele. The eulogy was delivered by Chris Engele and Laura Engele. A Private Family Interment Service took place at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Tristin Beckman Trust Fund, c/o Scotia Bank.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306) 682-4114