ELSIE MARGARET SPENCE

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ELSIE MARGARET SPENCE March 13, 1928 - June 23, 2006 After talking of going home for days, Elsie entered her eternal rest with the Lord. Leaving to cherish her momory are her daughters, Florence (James Sr.) Wood, Nancy Armstrong, Marlene Spence and Beatrice Decker; sons, Ernest Spence, Irvin Spence and Angus Spence; sisters, Helen Sumner, Lena McMahon and Louisa (Oliver) Bremner; brothers, Harvey Woodford and Stanley Woodford; seventeen grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Clara Woodford and Priscilla Kent; many friends and relatives, too numerous to mention. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Edwin Spence in 1987; children, Brian, Wallace, Ann, Darlene, Lucille and Vivian; parents, Christina Woodhouse in 1985 and Angus Woodford in 1943; brothers, John, Rudy, Andrew, Clarence, Clifford, Peter and Daniel; and her sister, Iona. Elsie was always very involved with her children. Promoting, encouraging and supporting them in their academic endeavors. She said Education was the key to success. She took pride in their achievements and loved them unconditionally. She encouraged everyone to do the same. Elsie had many accomplishments in her life and also touched many lives. Her desire was not to be accredited for her successes but she knew her reward was waiting for her. She was one great lady to those who knew her. Her favorite songs were Wait till you see my brand new home and Wait a little Longer. Appreciation and gratitude to all who took care of Elsie, as follows; Fisher River Personal Care Home staff and administration, Central Park Lodge staff and administration, Health Sciences Centre Emergency and Observation units, Ambulance attendants, Lake St. Martin First Nation chief and council, Rev. Halcrow at Fisher River, Church of the Open Door, Anderson Family Funeral Home, all who helped and participated, for their time, donations and prayers, and to everyone that came to the services. Thank You. A Wake service will be held on Monday, June 26 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Church of the Open Door 137 Euclid Ave. Winnipeg, MB A Wake service will also be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m. Services will be held at the Fairford House of Prayer, Fairford, MB, with Pastor Wilfred Bruce and Donald Gould officiating. In compliance with her wishes, interment will follow at the St. Helen's Cemetery. II Timothy 4:7,8 Arrangements Entrusted to ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, MB 1 866 293 4951

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 26, 2006