Jessie Battrum celebrates 80th Birthday
By Diana Walker
Friends and family travelled from near and far to gather in honour of Jessie Battrum’s 80th birthday on June 1, 2024, at the Oyen Seniors Recreation Center—a special day enjoyed by all.
Born in Cereal on May 11, 1944, Jessie grew up on a farm near Sibbald with parents Frank and Eva Wood. Her older sister Jean and George Haw of Seba Beach and brothers Cameron and Lila Wood of Brooks and Larry Busch of Calgary joined the celebration.
Only one grandchild, Justin Bare, and two great-grandchildren, Isabella Bare and Laryssa Allen, were missing.
The festivities included an afternoon come and go tea, family photos, and a catered family supper and social evening.
It was a wonderful celebration highlighting Jessie's birthday and three great-grandbabies, all born within one month of each other!
From left, back row: Kimberly and Troy Battrum, Dawsyn Battrum, Kierson and Marleigh holding Leighton Bare, Kiera Allen, Jessie Battrum. Candace Bare, Lori Bare, Nixon Bare in front of Lori, J.C. Bare, Kelly Battrum, Colton Battrum, Payton Bock holding Riggs Battrum, Tanner Battrum, Kelsie Battrum holding Cruz McKay, Justin McKay. Front, seated: Reece Battrum, Adri Battrum, John Bare, Beau Battrum. Remember When Photography by Tracy Hudson
From left: Kelsie Battrum of Medicine Hat holding her son Cruz McKay (born May 19, 2024), Grandpa Kelly Battrum of Sibbald holding 2-year-old Beau Battrum, Great-Grandma Jessie Battrum of Oyen, and Tanner Battrum of Oyen with his younger son Riggs Battrum (born April 25, 2024). Remember When Photography by Tracy Hudson