ELIZABETH GIESBRECHT

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ELIZABETH GIESBRECHT Peacefully, with her children at her side, Elizabeth, passed away, on January 30, 2005, at St. Boniface Hospital. Formerly of Morden, MB, Elizabeth leaves to mourn her children, Annette (Marcel), Frank (Lucille), Donald, Linda (Len); daughter-in-law Agnes; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband John and son John Jr. Elizabeth was born December 22, 1919 in Roland, MB. She was married to John on October 6, 1939 in a double wedding ceremony with her sister Mary in Rhineland, MB. She was a loving and caring person. Her greatest passion was for others and her grandchildren. She loved gardening and baking. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Boniface Hospital, 5B Ward for all their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sommerfelder Church in Morden. Wiebe's Funeral Home, Morden, in care of arrangements, (204) 822 - 4755. In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, You suffered in silence, You fought so hard to stay. You faced your task with courage, Your spirit did not bend, But you still kept on fighting, Until the very end. God saw you getting tired, So he put His arms around you, And whispered, Come home with me to Morden, where you longed to be. We Love You, Mom

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2005