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ESTER ANNA FRANZMANN (LECLAIR)
Born: Apr 19, 1917
Date of Passing: Apr 13, 2020
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ESTER ANNA FRANZMANN
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 51 years, Gordon Franzmann, and is survived by her children, Deanne Coombs, Gary Franzmann and Ron Franzmann (Margaret),
Ester grew up on her parents' farm near Brunkild and married Gordon in 1938. They farmed near Fannystelle, MB, living their lives in the farming community amongst their Franzmann, Underwood, Simonson, LeClair and Fast relatives, and with their many friends and neighbours. Her home and family were her kingdom. She was an excellent cook and spent many hours each fall canning and freezing produce from their garden. Her pies and farm-fresh roast chicken were the best ever and we all well remember the perfect pumpkin pie she baked at the age of 92. Mom was also an excellent seamstress and sewed all our clothes when we were children. She enjoyed all aspects of farm life, especially taking meals out to Gordon and Ron in the fields during harvest and sitting there in the grain field while they ate their supper.
Gordon and Ester left the farm in 1976, retiring to Carman and then to Charleswood in 1984. Gordon passed away in 1989 and Ester remained in their home until she moved to Assiniboine Links in 2009 and then to the Charleswood Care Centre in 2015. The family would like to thank the many caregivers for the endless care and kindness shown Mom while she lived out her remaining years.
When Ester and Gordon left the farm in 1976 she was delighted that farming continued in the family. First, when son Ron took over their farm, then recently by granddaughter Tamara and Fraser near Dauphin, MB, and then just last year by great-granddaughter Rayna and Sheldon near Redvers, SK. She happily listened to their farm stories and while she enjoyed discussing old and new methods, she never seemed convinced new was better. Farming was the life Ester knew and the only one she cared to live.
Rest in peace Ester Anna Franzmann, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, farm wife and country woman.
Ester will rest beside her husband Gordon in the Elm Creek Cemetery where many of her relatives and neighbours rest, where the combines roll by in the fields a few feet away during harvest and where country life goes on in the Canadian prairie. We all love you!
Condolences can be left at: www.alternacremation.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Auntie Esther always made me feel I was important in her life. She and I would visit while my cousins and siblings played outside games of hide and go seek, tag, and baseball. Even in her 103rd year, we continued to have those visits. Now she awaits my visit in Elm Creek Cemetery. My sympathy to Deanne, Gary, Ron and families. Peace at last, Auntie Esther. - Posted by: Maureen Tisdall (Niece) on: Apr 21, 2020
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So very sorry for Aunt Esther’s passing. The circle of life must continue. Due to age differences, I never spent a lot of time with her but am now loving the reconnection with my cousins - listening to awesome stories & memories. May your soul Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Mona Lacroix (Niece) on: Apr 18, 2020
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Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these trying times. - Posted by: Claude and Jackie Bru (Friend ) on: Apr 18, 2020
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Condolences to Deanne, Gary, Ron and families on the passing of Aunty Ester. I remember many fond times of riding my bike to your place and the treats your mother gave us. With Sympathy, Cousin Elaine - Posted by: Elaine Tall (Niece) on: Apr 18, 2020
