WINNIE EISERMAN

1923 ~ 2015

Winnie Frieda Eiserman, beloved wife of the late Arnold Eiserman, passed away peacefully at the St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at the age of 92 years. Alwinnie Elfrieda Schulze was born on March 21, 1923 in Gravelbourg, SK. to Frederick Wilhelm Schulze and Emma Elizabeth Schmidt. Winnie was trained as a teacher in Moose Jaw, SK. Her first job was at Newheim School where she met the love of her life, Arnold. They were married in 1942 and established their lives on the Eiserman homestead. Over the years, she taught at the local colonies and was fluent in both speaking and writing German. Winnie remained active on the ranch southeast of Walsh, AB, preparing meals, doing yard work and keeping the company books up until she was 91 years of age. She loved to read, meet with her WI ladies group, bake, play bingo and do crafts. She also enjoyed knitting, having made countless sweaters for her church to donate to families in need. Winnie liked to travel and her favorite destination was Australia. Left to cherish Winnie’s memory are her four children, Russell (Annellen) of Slave Lake, Howard (Cindy) of Maple Creek, Allan (Dorothy) of Smoky Lake and Carol of Canmore. Winnie was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and even two great- great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish her memory is her sister, Mildred as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Arnold; parents and one sister, Irene. The Funeral Service will be held at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend James Bredeson officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshments will be held thereafter in the Cook Southland Reception Facility. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) If friends so desire, donations in memory of Winnie may be made directly to the St. Joseph’s Home – Carmel Hospice, 156 – 3 Street N.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Honoured to serve the family is

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455