ELEANOR CHRISTINA CLIFTON (PAHL)

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ELEANOR CHRISTINA CLIFTON (nee PAHL) On Friday, August 29, 2003 at the Betel Home, Selkirk, Eleanor Clifton, aged 82 years, of Selkirk, MB. Eleanor is survived by her sisters, Anna Klippel, Dorothy Hill; and sister-in-law Ivy Clifton; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers John, Bill and Douglas. Eleanor was born on September 7, 1920 in Plumas, MB to Wilhelm Pahl and Margareta Preisentanz. It was from Plumas that the family moved to St. Andrews. It was there that she met and married Victor Clifton in 1951. They resided in the Goldstone House on Goldstone Road. Eleanor worked hard on the farm. She loved doing crafts and making things. When Victor passed away and Eleanors health deteriorated, she moved to the Betel Home in Selkirk. Although Eleanor had no children of her own, she loved everyone elses. Children were always made to feel very special when visiting at her home. She loved animals and through the years she took in many strays. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 2 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Andrews On The Red Anglican Church, with Rev. Stephen Sharman officiating. Viewing will be held one-half hour prior to service time. Interment to follow in the churchyard cemetery. Heartfelt thanks to the Betel Home for the excellent care she received and the many friendships she made. In lieu of flowers donations many be made to the Recreation Department Tea Account, Betel Home Foundation, 212 Manchester Ave., Selkirk, MB R1A 0B6. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 30, 2003