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Elizabeth Vanderleest Obituary
Elizabeth Vanderleest
“Lies”
June 26, 1930 – May 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Vanderleest on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Drayton Valley, AB. Surrounded by the love of her family, the struggles and storms of this life are over for Elizabeth and a new life has begun as she is reunited with her husband Toni.
Elizabeth’s memory will live on in her daughters, Janette (Dale) Snider, Connie Vanderleest, and Debbie Hartigh; grandchildren, Dylan Seguin (Tara), Christopher Snider, Rebecca (Mark) Schadeck, Stephanie (John) Hedingham, Tyler Hartigh, and Justin Hartigh (Chantel); great-grandchildren, Ryker Seguin, Loweyn Seguin, Eva Schadeck, Waylon Hartigh, and Wyatt Hartigh; siblings, Jo v.Uden, Mein Misker; In-laws, John Vanderleest, Petra Smithinsky, Willi (Jack) Ross, Toni (Wayne) Law, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
Elizabeth is predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Toni Vanderleest; Siblings, Annie v.Uden, Sjaak v.Uden, Truus v.Uden, Lambert (Mientje) v.Uden; In-laws, Elsa Vanderleest, Cathy and Toni Biermans, Francis Gross, and Leo and Cecile Vanderleest.
Our Mother…Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and true friend. Our Mother took her role as a homemaker as other picked up a career. She loved the house our Father built her with his own hands. She loved flowers, visiting, tea time, and entertaining anyone that walked through the back door as there was always a pot of soup simmering on the stove and bowls to fill.
After her own children went off to school, she started a day home as Mom loved babies and children and treated every child like they were her own.
She enjoyed travelling with family and would often take trips back to Holland to visit her siblings and extended family. Mom loved to bicycle both in Holland and in Canada with her grandchildren. She loved playing cards, especially crib. Our Mother was a professional “visitor”, as long as there was tea with a goodie was served with the visit. Her zest for life, her sweet smile and very welcoming heart, along with her loving nature will leave a void in each life she touched.
You are the best mom! We were blessed to have had you, so rest now, we are pretty sure you’re already laying out Dad’s clothes for the day.
Elizabeth’s family would like to thank the Doctors, nurses and staff at the Drayton Valley Long Term Care Unit for their compassion and care they showed to Elizabeth during her stay.
In lieu of flowers a memorial donation in Elizabeth’s name can be made to Cause for Critters, 5517 53 Ave, Drayton Valley, AB T0E 1Z0.
Condolences may be sent to www.affinityfuneralservice.ca
Arrangements in care of Terri Shimenosky at:
Affinity Funeral Service
5001 – 45 Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1L1
780-542-3338
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June 26 1930
May 2 2024
Death notice for the town of: Drayton Valley, Province: Alberta
death notice Elizabeth Vanderleest June 26 1930
May 2 2024
obituaries notice Elizabeth Vanderleest June 26 1930
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Elizabeth Vanderleest June 26 1930
May 2 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.