Mrs. Barbara May Perrott

Mrs. Barb Perrott of High River, Alberta passed away at the High River Hospital on February 2, 2025 at the age of 79 years. Barb will be forever missed by her children Kevin (Alana), Becky Webster (Brian), Teena (Darren), and Reece Webster(Robin); and her grandchildren Tee, Rorie and Ole (Lindsay). Brothers Roger Baines, and Jack (Mary) Baines, Sister in Law Elaine Comeau and her beloved Nephews and Nieces. Predeceased by her husband of 57 years Jim Perrott , her parents Alfred and May Baines, and her Aunt Pearl Jackson. Barb was born in HIgh River and lived her first 11 years at Pekisko Trading Post along Stimpson Creek just east of the Bar U living a storybook childhood. She loved to share memories of the characters and adventures that she encountered, these early years set the stage for her unwavering love of the outdoors, animals and people. At 11 years old Barb’s family moved into High River, while she missed her childhood home Barb made new memories and friends, friends that remained with her throughout her life, still going on adventures. Barb met her husband Jim and married shortly after in 1964 and started a family. They settled in a few small towns throughout Alberta until they were given the opportunity to move their farm 6 miles southwest of High River in 1977. They tried out a few ventures until one day Barb heard on the radio that the government was opening up the milk quota and Squaw Coulee Holsteins was established in 1979. Barb took on the 24 hour a day 365 days a year operation with a smile on her face and a zest to find joy in every day. Whether it was pulling a calf at midnight, raising day old kittens, or finding the time at the end of her day to find entertainment in reading the phone book with her kids. In 1996 they got out of the Dairy business and started Squaw Coulee Land & Cattle. A new venture started with a purebred Black Angus herd, her work ethic never weakened as she spent many nights during calving season in her arm chair one eye open at the ready to welcome the new babies. In 2014 Barb and Jim retired and finally lived some leisure, spending time with their Grandchildren became their greatest joy and they always felt blessed for the life they created. The family would like to thank and acknowledge the Nurses and Caregivers at the High River Hospital for the care they gave Barb as she finished her journey. The family would also like to thank their dear family friend Mary Lou Winter for her love and devotion to Mom through the years. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the High River & District Health Foundation www.highriverhealthfoundation.ca . A Come & Go Celebration of Barb’s Life will be held on Friday, February 14th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Carlson’s On Macleod in High River. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242

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Mrs. Barbara May Perrott

October 9, 1945 - February 2, 2025