DORIS LOW

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DORIS LOW Peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2000, at Grace Hospital, after a valiant struggle, Doris Low died at the age of 89. Doris leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband Edward, with whom she was proud to celebrate their 69th last month; and their three daughters, Dorothy and George Ellis (Marilyn, Glen, Carol) Audrey and Stanley Fulham (Laureen, Norma, David, Richard) Barbara Sherritt (Dean, Dawn, Heather, Ted) several treasured great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Also missing Doris are her sister Anne; sisters-in-law Isabel (Alf) and Madge (Frank), along with her and Eds many nieces, nephews and cousins. Doris was predeceased by her parents Alfred and Maria Highfield; brothers and sisters, Margaret, Elizabeth, Emma, Charles, Alfred, Nellie, Frank and Phyllis; her granddaughter Cathy Ellis and son-in-law Irwin (Pat) Sherritt. Doris was born in Sheffield, England, on February 8, 1911, and came to Foxwarren, Man., with her family in 1919. She made many new friends, and on March 25, 1931, married Edward Low of the Bayfield District. With Ed she faced the challenges of farm life as they began their family in the Dirty Thirties. Doris encouraged her family to strive for personal excellence and was herself recognized by various organizations, including CGIT and 4-H for her community and church volunteering efforts. Doris and Ed shared a lifelong love of curling and music. They travelled extensively, from coast-to-coast and Florida to Alaska. After retiring from the farm, Doris and Ed moved to Brandon for several years then to the Westhaven in Winnipeg where her interest in family and friends continued to the end. In honour of Doris, please help make this world a better place. Her favourite charities were the Canadian Cancer Society and Care Canada. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 18, at Westminster United Church in Foxwarren, with interment in the Low family plot at Foxwarren Cemetery.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 22, 2000