BJORG ELLIOTT

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BJORG ELLIOTT Peacefully at Gimli, Bjorg (Bunny) Elliott, born Snjoluag Bjorg Guttormson August 2, 1916 - March 3, 2005 Predeceased by her loving husband Arvid in 1993; sisters-in-law, Mabel, Doreen, Noreen and Alice; and brothers-in-law, Evrett and Jens. The memory of Bjorg will be cherished by her children, Sherman (Karen) Elliott, Mavis (Grant) Kolodie and Karen (Dan) Laing; by her grandchildren, Sheila (Kevin), Shayne, Gayle (Tim), Stewart, Curtis, Tristin (Bill), Deanna (Jordan) and Brett (Megan); great-granddaughter Kyrra; by her brothers and sisters, Herman, Agnes (Bill), Thor, Mike, Anna (Don), Diane (Charlie) and Lu (Joe); sisters-in-law, Eldeen and Mildred and brother-in-law Clarence (Sue) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bjorg was born the second eldest of Oddur and Nya Guttormson. Bjorg was very proud of her Icelandic heritage. Being raised in the community of Husavik where Icelandic was her first language she remained fluent both written and oral. In this setting, Bjorg also gained a deep sense of family which was very evident by her constant interest and pride in her family's thoughts and activities. Special thanks to Selkirk Chapter No. 35, O.E.S. and Harrow United Church Seniors Group, where Bjorg was a proud member and from them received frequent visits, cards and gifts. Many thanks for the special care Bjorg received at Bethania BTU and Gimli Betel where she came home to spend her final months near her beloved community. Funeral service to be held on Saturday, March 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave. Interment at Husavik Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Husavik Cemetery Fund, in care of N. Affleck, Box 1205, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0. Goda Nott Elskan NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 04, 2005