LUELLA MARGARET HARRIS (nee FLEMING)

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LUELLA MARGARET HARRIS (nee FLEMING) Luella Harris, aged 86, peacefully passed away at home on April 3, 2002. The greatest joy in Luellas life was her family. She will be greatly missed by her devoted husband of 59 years, Ernest; her daughters, Sharon (Malcolm) Nattrass, Beverley (Michael) Curtis; her nephew Donald (Susan) Aird; her dear grandchildren, Bradley (Wendy) Nattrass, Leah (Brett) Campbell, Steven and Robert Curtis, James and Jennifer Aird and her darling great-granddaughter, Alexia. Left to remember her with love are her niece Noreen Kropelin; nephew Robert Tarbet and their families. Also remembering her affectionately are Stevens girlfriend, Jill DeVries, Roberts girlfriend, Kim Orlesky and Jennifers fiance, John Tennent. Luella was predeceased by her parents, George and Mabel Fleming and her sisters, Edna (James) Aird, Frances (William) Tarbet and her infant sister Margaret. Luella was born October 9, 1915 in Deloraine, MB. She grew up on a farm near Deloraine where she met and fell in love with her husband Ernest. They married on November 12, 1942 and moved to Winnipeg to begin their life together. Luella enjoyed her career in Winnipeg at Eatons as a ladies fashion sales associate. She had such a warm personality and an eye for fashion that she had many ladies call ahead to request that she help them personally. Her true vocation in life, however, was being mother to her two daughters, Sharon and Beverley who were the luckiest girls on earth to have such a special Mom with whom to share life. Luella and Ernie enjoyed the last several years at Parkside Plaza, among friends. She loved playing cards in the evenings and joking with her friends. She will be missed there. One of the greatest pleasures of her life was attending family functions, especially her grandchildrens graduations and weddings. She never missed an occasion to see her family and most recently was planning a trip to Milwaukee this week to see her grandson, Bradley and his family. One of Luellas friends said that she would always remember the warmth of Luellas friendship, her gracious manner, and always her lovely smile. This describes so well who Luella was. She cared about others and always meant everyone well. She gave her love freely - especially to children. A very important and sustaining part of Luellas life was her love for God and her church family. She was an active member of Gordon United for many years and for the last several years at Gordon King Memorial. She received great comfort from her daily Bible readings and her Unit 9 UCW friendships. Her grandchildren remember their Grandma as always being interested in their lives and activities. She was happiest knowing that they were happy. She supported each one unconditionally. Each grandchild felt specially loved and enjoyed a unique relationship with their Grandma. She lavished love and affection on her young great-granddaughter Alexia and was looking forward to seeing her this week. Her daughters remember their Mom as a beautiful person - loving, smart, faithful, supportive, generous, and dignified. We so enjoyed her presence and feel grateful that she was our Mom. Her husband remembers his wife as loving, caring and supportive. Words just cannot express our loss. The family wishes to thank the neighbours from Parkside Plaza for their help during the crisis of Luellas passing. Thank you also to Dr. P. Erhard and Dr. K. Kjernisted for their kind care of Luella over these many years. Thank you also to Helena, Pat, and Sue from Home Care. We as a family were privileged to have shared in the gift of Luellas life of 86 years. As we say farewell for now to our Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma and Aunt, our hearts ache but our faith is strong. Safely Home I am home in heaven, dear ones. Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. A visitation and viewing will be held on Friday, April 5, 2002 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 6 at 11:30 a.m. at Gordon King Memorial Church, 127 Cobourg. Lunch to follow. Interment following reception at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to Gordon King Memorial United Church. GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 06, 2002