LILJA OLAFIA EINARSON

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LILJA OLAFIA EINARSON Lil passed away at her home in Birchwood Terrace on Thursday, September 18, 2003 at age 91. She left our world to join Oli, her husband of 60 years. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Sigurey and Olafur Goodman; and her foster parents, the Isbergs; brother Olafur Goodman; husband Olafur; and grandson Keith MacKillop. She leaves to mourn her passing her children, Dorothy Shields, Carol MacKillop, Tom (Adrienne) Einarson and Linda (Peter) Delamere. Also surviving are grandchildren, Randy Shields, Brenda McArthur (Barry Brown), Laurie Bruvall (Joe Armstrong), Jim (Shauna) Bruvall, Kristjana (Dan) Hawthorne, Michael Einarson and Tyler Reid. Great-grandchildren include Erin McArthur, Jake, Samantha and David Armstrong, J.R., Coltanna, Shaundra and Shyla Bruvall, Levon and Ethan MacKillop. She also leaves Olis family, sisters-in-law, Helen (Howard) Malcolm, Jocelyn Hordal and Mercy Johnson; brothers-in-law, Leifur (Eva) Einarson and Dennis (Brenda) Einarson; and many nieces, nephews and stepgrandchildren. Lil was born in Dog Creek, MB on May 3, 1912. She married Olafur Einarson on October 8, 1933 after which they lived in Lundar, MB, Red Lake, Kenora and Fort William prior to moving to Kenora in 1961. She was a life member of the Order of the Royal Purple and served as treasurer of the local chapter. She was also a member of Anchor Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star in Fort William. She was a member of the United Church and attended St. Andrews in Keewatin. Lil also curled for many years in the Kenora Ladies Curling Club. Lucky Lil was an avid bingo player. Lil was a superb cook and her cookies were renowned. You could always find her coffee pot on and her table full of goodies. Lils life centred around her family and her grandchildren can attest to the wonderful times with her at the camp in Ignace. She was a strong believer in education and encouraged her children to achieve academically. Lils hands were always busy knitting and crocheting. As a typical Icelander she read books voraciously and loved to write. For the past three years Birchwood Terrace has been her home and the staff became part of her extended family. We are most grateful to them and to Dr. Brian Bowerman for their loving care. Funeral services will be held at St. Andrews United Church, Keewatin, Friday, September 26 at 11:00 a.m. Lils ashes will be interred next to Olis in Lundar. If so desired, donations in Lils memory may be made to St. Andrews United Church. Goda nott, elsku Mama

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 22, 2003