ELSIE LYDIA GAUER

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ELSIE LYDIA GAUER April 25, 1906 - November 4, 2006 It is with sadness that we announce the death of Elsie who died peacefully, with family at her side. She was 100 years old. Elsie was predeceased by her sister Kate Popp (John); brothers, Henry (Lydia), Jacob (Millie), Leo (Olive), Fred (Thora), Frank (Joyce) and Edward (Marjorie). She will be lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews, their families and by many friends. She was born in Winnipeg and attended Norquay School and St. John's High School where she won the Governor General's medal. She earned her B.A. from the University of Manitoba and then attended Normal School. In 1927 Elsie joined the Winnipeg School Division. She taught in the old Norquay School and Lord Selkirk School, and in 1929 became the girls' physical education teacher at St. John's High School, a position she held for 20 years. She then became supervisor and finally Assistant Director of Physical Education for the Winnipeg School Division, until her retirement in 1968. Elsie loved sports, dance and music. In 1968 she received the R. Tait McKenzie Award of Honour from the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (C.A.H.P.E.R.) for her years of devoted service to the physical education profession. In 1971 she received a Manitoba Historical Society Centennial Medal. Elsie was a member of St. Marks Lutheran Church and over the years she was an active member of many clubs and organizations: the Manitoba Education Association, the University Women's Club, Delta Kappa Gamma International, the Soroptomist Club, Point Douglas Historical Society, Niakawa Golf Club and the United Nations Association. As the youngest member of a large family, Elsie enjoyed family gatherings and reunions. She also enjoyed golf and bridge, and her travels to Europe, Australia and throughout North America. The family would like to thank the staff of Pembina Place Mennonite Personal Care Home for their compassionate care of Elsie for almost five years. Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd., followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations in Elsie's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. THOMSON IN THE PARK FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY 1291 MCGILLIVRAY BLVD WWW.THOMSONINTHEPARK.COM 925-1120 PLEASE BRING A TIN FOR THE BIN HELP US SUPPORT WINNIPEG HARVEST

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2006