SISTER BERNADETTE TEASDALE, SCL (Mimi) A living angel, went to heaven on November 5 after a brief illness. She was proceeded in death by her parents, William and Adah Teasdale, brother Governor Joseph Teasdale and sister Maureen Galey. She is survived by her youngest sister, Ginny Keenan (Bill), nieces Kristy Keenan, Bridget Burns, Mimi Haymaker, nephews Sean Keenan, Tim, Brian and Mark Galey, Bill, Kevin and John Teasdale. Sister-in-law Theresa Teasdale and brother-in-law Jon Galey. Funeral Mass will be held at Redemptorist Catholic Church, (major social distancing), on Saturday, November 21 at 9:30. Visitation will be prior to Mass from 8:30 to 9:30. She will then have a private Mass and celebration of life at the Sisters of Charity Mother House in Leavenworth, Kansas. For a detailed obituary go to: www.beldenlarkin.com http://www.beldenlarkin.com/ Sister Bernadette, still Mimi and Sister Mimi to friends and family, was the was the oldest of four children, born to deeply religious, faith filled Irish parents on April 9, 1934. Her father was a prominent attorney in Kansas City and was known for his flawless integrity and love of the law. Her mother was an amazing pianist who entertained many of their friends and family throughout her life. It was from her that she inherited the gift of giving through entertaining, cooking and making people feel warm and happy. She attended Bishop Hogan High School where she was Homecoming Queen and President of the Student Body. She went on to attend Fontbonne College in St. Louis, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. The following year she entered the order of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Early on she taught school in Butte Montana, back to Leavenworth where she headed the Developmental Department at the University of St. Mary's. She was quite involved in both of her brother Joe's campaigns for Governor. She thrived on meeting the people and sharing what an exceptional person her brother was, which wasn't difficult, as they were extremely close. It all paid off when he won the second time around. The press had gotten to know her and loved to give her the microphone. They had the nickname for her of, "Sister Mary Peacock". Of course, she loved that! Somewhere in there, she found time to attend Catholic University in Washington D.C. getting her Masters in Guidance and Counseling in 1966 and then a Master's Degree in Theological Studies in Cambridge, Mass.in 1983. Next stop was her final move to Colorado. The Archbishop asked her to head the Charismatic Spiritual Renewal Program in the late 70's and early eighties. She traveled 132 parishes throughout the state for almost four years. (Always worried me with her driving those mountain roads. Anyone who's been in the car with her driving, would tell you, that wasn't her strong suit. Whenever I heard the song, "Jesus, Take the Wheel", I'd think of her). In 1987 the Archbishop of Denver chose her to join Father Thomas Keating to initiate and form the organization, Contemplative Outreach of Colorado. Their success of this endeavor of Centering Prayer, transformed more than 4,000 souls into the Heart of Christ. She retired in 2011. She stayed in Colorado until December of 2018, which was a blessing to her Keenan family and her Contemplative Outreach family. Each member cherished her. A gift from God. Her close friend, Msgr. Ken Leoni, when asked to describe her, said she was the essence of hospitality and love. Amen! To know her was truly to love her. She will be dearly missed, but knowing where she is with her "non-stop" ticket, especially in these incredibly difficult times, gives one a feeling of peace and happiness for her. Information for anyone wanting to give a memorial donation : Contemplative Outreach of Colorado 3650 Yates St. Denver, CO 80212 or Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, retirement fund.