Elsie Mae Christensen
October 1st, 2015
CHRISTENSEN, Elsie Mae
On October 1, 2015, our dear mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend fell asleep in death at the age of 72 years. Elsie was born on August 26, 1943 to Wilhelm (Bill) and Barbara Christensen in Calgary, Alberta. Elsie is lovingly remembered by her son, Kelsy and his wife, Maria; her granddaughters, Sydney, Jada, and Mia; her sisters, Irene Kozowy and Shirley (Clint) McIlwraith; her nieces and nephews, Shelley (Tim) Oleksyn and their children, Jake and Emma, Bradley (Catrina) Klotz and their children, Keiran (Mackenzie), Brody, Torin, Saige and Ember, Jade (Shelley) Kozowy and their children, Lucas and Marlie, Kyle Kozowy, and Shayla Williams; as well as many dear friends who were as close as family to her. She was predeceased by her parents; her siblings, Ken, Joyce, Bunny (Barbara), and Loretta; and her nephew, Kailen. Elsie was well-known in Rocky Mountain House where she raised her son and lived for over 30 years. She also lived in Calgary, Hinton, Sicamous, BC, and Red Deer. She excelled in her performance at a variety of jobs, with one employer describing her “warm smile and cool efficiency”. The most important day in Elsie's life was when she was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses after learning the truth from the Bible along with her sister, Joyce and her brother-in-law, Dennis, who has remained a close friend. Many family members and friends joined her in worship of Jehovah, including her dear sister, Irene, who was constantly by her side. Elsie very much held fast to the resurrection hope (Acts 24:15), both after the loss of loved ones and upon learning of her illness. Gratitude and appreciation go to the overwhelming number of friends and family who visited, phoned, wrote, texted, emailed and helped Elsie, and to the staff at the Red Deer Hospice who treated Elsie with compassion, care and dignity.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Red Deer Timberlands Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 440 Timothy Drive, Red Deer, AB on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm with Colin Nicoll officiating, followed by a catered tea at the Cascades Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel, 6500 - 67 Street.
Donations, if desired, may be sent in Elsie’s memory to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3S6.
(Acts 24:15) 15 And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.
For Elsie❤ We were blessed to know you, and proud to call u friend; Even tho you sleep now , this is not the end. Your fight is over, you feel no more pain; For now your prize you can attain. You have touched all our lives more than you know, With your kindness and humor and good example. You are safe with Jehovah and we thank him for you, There couldn't be a friend more true. Rest well, Dear Sister, we will see you soon! When you awake in a world where all is made new! Luv u LOTS!