Obituary of Esther Elizabeth Strate
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Esther Strate was born on February 27, 1924, to Axel and Jonette Haroldson. Esther passed away on November 22, 2022, at the age of 98 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 7, 2023, at 2:00pm from the Shell Lake Lions Hall with Pastor Sarah Urano officiating. Left to cherish her memory her children: Sharon (Ken) Cameron; Nicole Cameron, Quinn (Mindy) Cameron, Ronald (Donna) Strate; Bonnie (Trevor) Mandziak, Angie (Claude) Denis, Scott (Amy), Carol (Albert) Francoeur; Sheila (Don) Marentette; Michelle Francoeur, Amy Johnson, Jocelyn (Trende) Stene; Troy (Candice); Dorin (Marcy); Bradley (ToniRae), Deborah (Don Zwingli); Gavin (Kristy) Gunderson ; Ashley (Shane) Gerein, Darcy (Janice); Kyle (Jasmine); Lexi (Paul) McDonald, daughters in law: Elaine Strate; Dwayne (Denise); Lorne; Robert (Susan); Lisa Strate, Joyce Strate; Rodney (Kristan); Tracy (Lance) McLean, 45 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Scandia Cemetery in memory of Esther Strate as tokens of remembrance. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. A complete obituary will be updated when available. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, R. Mark Muir Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK (306) 883-3500.
1924 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Esther
Elizabeth
Strate 1924 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Spiritwood, Province: Saskatchewan
Aunt Esther will be remembered for her hearty laughter, sparkle in her eye, beautiful smile and her terrific cooking! Our family would visit once or twice a year and we would always have a great time!
We would play hide and seek in the dark with home base being the light pole. We would skate on the pond, sometimes we would have to shovel the snow first. It was always easy walking down the hill but seemed like a mountain on our way back!
Once when we were there, a bear had gotten into the pig pen; after that my sister and myself kept a watchful eye out for his return- never happened while we were there thank goodness!
We last saw auntie 3 years ago at the family farm with all her family and some nephews and nieces with their spouses. Auntie was in her glory watching all the fun and games family were playing; and of course followed by a wonderful meal in the big Quonset! Auntie took it all in.
Our sincere condolences to all the family! You will all have great memories that in time help with the sorrow. Auntie will finally be with her hubby- Uncle Garnet in heaven; likely having coffee and a discussion about the growing family!
Sincerely Earl and Shirley (Nicholls) Cuff
Our thoughts are with all of Esther’s family today. We remember her as the loving aunt who was always interested in how our families were doing. Our last visit was when we attended a Strate reunion 3 years ago that she would not miss even though she was failing. Her sense of humour and love of family never left her.
Rest in Peace, Aunt Esther.
Gene & Darlene Strate and families.