ELAINE ELL
Posted: April 21st, 2015
1938 – 2015
Elaine Rose Ell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Bow Island, after a very short battle with cancer.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1113 – 1 Street East, Bow Island on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at the Bow Island Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Elaine is survived by her loving mother Mary, brother Raymond (Terry) Ell of Adelaide, Australia, sister Marilyn (Earl) Weatherhead of Burdett, sister-in-law Juanita Ell of High River as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father Peter Ell, brothers Alvin Ell and Theodore (Ted) Ell.
Elaine was a loving, caring individual who wore many hats, serving on numerous committees, The Bow Island Hospital Auxiliary, Pleasant View Lodge and Golden Age Centre. Her family was very important to her and the largest hat she wore was being the sole caregiver to her mom for the past seventeen years. She was an avid fan of all sports. Elaine participated in wheelchair sports for years competing in many countries, and was the proud recipient of over one hundred medals and accolades. Elaine worked for the Attorney Generals Department, Edmonton, the Northern Lights Wheelchair Association, and most important of all to her was her position with the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Team as Assistant Public Relations Director for nine years. She loved every moment!!
Elaine will be truly missed by her family and many friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Elaine’s name may be made directly to the Bow Island Health Centre, Bag 3990, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0, Golden Age Club, P.O. Box 151, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0 or to the Pleasant View Lodge, Bag 6700, Bow Island, Alberta T0K 0G0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
Our deepest condolences to Elaine’s family. Elaine and I competed against each other in some sports and then, together, as members of Canada’s National Womens Wheelchair Basketball Team for many years. Elaine was a great friend and a very caring one. Alex and I are so thankful we got in a visit with her when we came thru in the summer of 2013. I will truly miss her and her awesome Christmas greetings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diane and Alex, Fork River, Manitoba
Marilyn
She was one special person. Her life was not an easy one but she lived it to the fullest.
My condolences
Gail de Vos
Tink Allen
Bow Island