ELIZABETH ANN KING

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ELIZABETH ANN KING January 24, 1964 - January 11, 2016 Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin and Friend On January 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family, Elizabeth Ann King passed away at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 51 years. Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, Ida Mae Brown (nee Vivier) and John (Jack) Richard Brown; her brother John Henry (Chick) Brown; her grandparents, Viola and Neil Brown and Elsie and Joseph Vivier; and her father-in-law Jim (James Albert) King; along with a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. She leaves to cherish the precious memories of her soul, her husband Michael (James) King and their children, Alexandra (Ann) and Mitchell (James Bradley). She is survived by one brother Craig (Pam) Brown and sisters, Rose Garnham, Beverly (Bill) Carlson and Kim (Don) Chipman; their children, Stacy (Keith), Travis, Troy, Aaron, Jonah, Lisa, Lucas, Justyn, Jaxson, Angie (Scott) and Kaliegh (Paul). She is also survived by her aunties Marlene (Jim) Barrault, Joan (Jack) Maloney, Julie Armishaw, Ann (Bob Burke) Barrault and Sheila (John) Harrison; uncles Gerald Vivier and Clifford (Tammy) Vivier; her mother-in-law (Helen) and brother-in-law Greg King and his children, Michael, Sarah, Kirsten; numerous cousins and longtime friends, Lana and Mitchell Penner. Elizabeth became ill on Saturday January 9, 2016. The next three days were spent fighting for her life; she did not do this on her own, as her family was there supporting her every step of the way. She had an excellent professional team who took all measures possible. God had another plan for our dearest and she left us on January 11, 2016. She will forever hold a place in the hearts of all those who loved her. The family would also like to thank the following care team, Neurologists, Dr. Vosovghi, Dr. Gvranda, Dr. Mendiratta (Neil); Attendings, Dr. Blouw, Dr. Cramsey; Residents, Dr. Goulay, Dr. Kroeker, Dr. Schmidt; Charge Nurse Tracey Williams; Bedside Nurse Shanley, Bonnie, Martena; Neuro Surgeons, Dr. Nest, Dr. Bigder, Dr. Szelemej; HOBS staff, Rachael (night nurse), Leoni (Day Nurse); ER Staff, Dr. J. Sohal, Sheila (Nurse); two paramedics from Portage la Prairie, as well as PGH nurses and Dr. Bales. A funeral service will take place on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the William Glesby Centre at 1:00 pm. Private family interment to follow at Hillside Memorial Park. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Elizabeth's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 103 Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1A7, or to the Portage Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Box 1426, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3N9. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 14, 2016