LILJA MARGARET GISLASON (LILY)

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LILJA MARGARET GISLASON (LILY) On July 7, 2004, Lily left this world for a happier place. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Einar in 1983; her parents; brother Thorsteinn (Swanlaug) and sister Una. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother Eysteinn; brother-in-law Steve; sons,Clifford (Sylvia), Robert (Rita), Bruce, Leslie (Donna) grandchildren, Christa (Dennis), Allison, Amber, Darren, Gregory, Patricia, Mitchell, Katie, Samantha; two great-grandsons, Carter and Ryland; as well as numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Lilja Margaret Eyolfson was born at Husabakki on February 21, 1918. She attended Laufas and Riverton schools and the Dominion Business College in Winnipeg. She worked as a secretary in Riverton for seven years and taught school at Laufas on permit for one year prior to her marriage. In Arborg she served on various community committees, often as the secretary or treasurer. Some of these committees being: The W.I., Legion Ladies Aux., Community Hall, Arborg Memorial Hospital, Ardal Lutheran Church, Arborg Housing Authority Board and one of her greatest interests the Arborg Historical Society. She also taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. For 17 years she worked for the Dept. of Agriculture, retiring in 1976. Mom loved to play bridge and thoroughly enjoyed her afternoons with the bridge ladies, she loved her grandchildren and took great pride in their accomplishments. Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church in Arborg. Pallbearers will be Roy Eyjolfson, Garnet Eyjolfson, Victor Eyolfson, Kenny Gislason, Dennis Robert and Darvin Firman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church or the Arborg & District Health Centre. Arborg (Mackenzie) Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 10, 2004