ELIZABETH ENA SWITZER (WEBB)

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ELIZABETH ENA SWITZER (nee WEBB) Peacefully on August 30, 2013 at the Fisher Personal Care Home, with family at her side, our beautiful mom went to be with our dad. Mom was predeceased by her husband Wesley in 1994, her parents Ivy and William Webb, sister Loretta (Fred) Gard, brothers, Glenn and Lorne (Gerry) Webb, Annie Webb; her granddaughter Merna and her infant grandson William. She is survived by her children Victor (Bevan), Ted (Darlene), Raymond (Betty); Diane, Donna (Don) and her brother Gordon Webb; sister-in-law Madeline (Orville) Millings; sister-in-law Jessie Gard. Also eleven grandchildren, Eileen; Lillian; Kathy; Tracy; Dean; Cyndi; Kelly; Greg; Kevin; Gordon; Marlo; along with their spouses and partners. 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren, who will all miss Granny very much. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was born in Lyleton, Manitoba on October 26, 1919. Mom, along with her parents and family homesteaded in the Mantago area, but moved back to Lyleton to go to school. Eventually Mom's family settled in Harwill, Manitoba where mom met the love of her life, Wesley Switzer. They were married on June 26, 1940 and had 54 wonderful years together in Fisherton, Manitoba. Mom accomplished many things in her life. She was a hard working farmer's wife who raised five children. Her door was always open to family and friends who spent their summer holidays at the farm. Mom was a charter member of the Fisherton Women's Institute. A 4H Leader, a member of the Eastern Star, a teacher at Marble Ridge School and at the age of 50, she fulfilled her lifelong dream to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and took her training at the St. Boniface Hospital School of Nursing. Mom worked at the Fisher Branch and Percy Moore Hospitals and also with Homecare until her retirement. In the early 50s the family spent four years in Calgary where mom was a Post- Mistress and a Boy Scout Leader. Mom was the church organist at St. John's Anglican Church for many years. At the age of 80, Mom purchased a computer and learned to communicate with her friends and family. She also was an avid Facebook user and had many friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, Fisher Branch Manitoba. Viewing will take place from 12:00 to 12:30. The service will be officiated by Rev. Canon Barry Bear and Rev. Canon Godfrey Mawijje. Her pallbearers are her 11 grandchildren. Interment to follow at the Fisherton Community Cemetery. Funeral arrangement by Fisher Funeral Home, Fisher Branch, Manitoba. Many thanks to the staff at the Fisher Personal Care Home and a heartfelt thanks to Karen who was not only her Homecare worker but a special friend for many years. Mom was a friend to so many people whom she cherished very dearly. In lieu of flowers donations in Mom's memory may be made to Fisher Personal Care Home or Fisherton Community Cemetery. FISHER FUNERAL HOME INC. In care of arrangements. Fisher Branch, MB 204-372-6271 or 204-372-6803

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 03, 2013