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ELSIE MEIER (TELKE)
Born: Feb 23, 1934
Date of Passing: Nov 21, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryELSIE MEIER (nee TELKE) February 23, 1934 - November 21, 2016 It is with sorrow that we announce Elsie's death at Betel Home, in Selkirk, MB. Elsie was born in Lonke, Poland and emigrated from Germany to Canada in 1954 to be re-united with her parents and siblings in Portage La Prairie. Elsie said she thoroughly enjoyed the trip over to Canada. She felt that she met many people and enjoyed the social aspect of the trip. However when she arrived in Portage La Prairie she was devastated and couldn't wait to earn enough money so that she could go back. This feeling didn't last long as she soon met and married Stan Grosse and had two daughters. Elsie was a fabulous baker (German Torte), cook and seamstress (dressing her daughters in haute couture). She did all this while she held down a full time job; her last employment was 13 years with Northern Telecom (NorTel). She truly was a super-mom. In 1977 she met Kurt Meier and they were married in 1982. Soon after they retired and spent their time between Beaconia, MB and Mercedes, TX until Kurt's death in 1997. Although Elsie missed him greatly, she continued going to Texas every winter where she had made numerous friends and enjoyed competitive shuffle board. She spent her summers at the cottage picking blueberries, mushrooms and entertaining many friends and family. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Olga, and siblings Henry, Reinhold, Erwin, Martha and Irene. Elsie will always be remembered by her daughters Beatrice Michaluk (Brian) and Carmen Grosse (Ian Coombe), and Kurt's daughters Sylvia Perry, Brigitte Meier, and Doris Woolley (David). She will also be missed by her grandchildren - Stephen (Sarah), Megan (Everet), Jaclyn and Laura (Alex), and great-grandchildren Alexander, Annika, Logan, Jack and Penelope. Elsie will be forever missed by her remaining siblings Irma, Frieda (Paul), Erika (John), Waltraud (Bob) and Inge (Charles). She also leaves cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A special thanks to Dr. Demsas for his kind and compassionate care, thank you to the Betel Home Staff as well. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 28, 2016 in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Deborah Vitt officiating. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements, www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 26, 2016
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Elsa was a wonderful lady and a super mother-in-law. She had a manner that put everyone's needs ahead of her own; she made everyone in the family feel special and important. I'll miss our conversations, her smile and undying dedication to family and friends. Truly, a larger than life personality. - Posted by: Brian (son-in-law) on: Jan 26, 2020
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It's spring..May 1, 2017..and I have just planted my garden with the same perennials that Elsie used to lovingly care for. I'm wishing that they will blossom the same as she did. In loving memory of Elsie who loved the lake and her flower garden🌻💐🌸. I'm thinking of you and miss you very much. ❤️ - Posted by: Brigitte Meier (Step daughter) on: May 01, 2017
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I am so sorry for the great loss of Elsie. She truly was the best of the best. Best of times was spent in Beaconia with Elsie picking berries, cooking, going for walks, and of course baking while Kurt and my grandfather were visiting and doing their own thing. My favorite memory was putting away dishes after we ate, and Elsie praising me (as a very very young child maybe 7 or 8 years old) how I saved so much space by stacking the pots in the cupboards even as I got older we laughed about it. Elsie you will be missed. - Posted by: Natasha meier (Family Friend) on: Dec 10, 2016
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My condolences to the family on your list of a great woman. I knew Elise for most of my life and when my dad and I went to visit Elise she always had some great cakes and cookies to nibble on. When our family stayed at the cabin for a weekend, Elise would take us to pick berries or mushrooms then make a cake with them. Thanks to Elise I know what good mushrooms look like lol. After my dad passed away I had brought my daughter to show Elise and she right away wanted to hold my baby girl. Her eyes lit up and started to feed her some delicious cake as she told me all kids love her cake. Elise you will be missed - Posted by: Oliver meier (Friend) on: Dec 03, 2016
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I always enjoyed visiting with Elsie, she made me feel welcome every time. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Chris Wiggins () on: Nov 26, 2016
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I love my Oma very much! She was so good to us always. I have many memories which I am lucky to have. Xs and Os forever. - Posted by: Jaclyn Michaluk (Grand daughter) on: Nov 26, 2016