Finnerty, Elsie
ELSIE FINNERTY passed away on Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 at the age of 102 years.
ELSIE FINNERTY passed away on Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 at the age of 102 years.
She was born in Brouse, B.C. and moved to Coaldale and then to Lethbridge. She had a great sense of humor and was a special woman with many talents. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, darts, bowling, clogging, playing cards, bingo, camping, and golf. She was an extremely good cook and loved making jams as well as did lots of canning.
Elsie was predeceased by her husband, Jack Finnerty, two daughters, Mary Ann Shiels and Arlene Bedster, as well as her special friend Walt Hartman.
She is survived by her sons, Jack Finnerty Jr. (Audrey Alexander), Art (Carol Ann) Bedster, and her son-in-law Tom Shiels. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Brenda (Warren) Funk, Michelle, Arlene, Mike Bedster, Troy Finnerty; great-grandchildren Crystal (Justin) Neels, Kyle Levenne, Warren Jr., Ashley & Brittany Funk; great-great-grandchildren Jordan, Meeya, Kingsley and Payson, as well as numerous nephews & nieces and special friends Allen & Patsy Hartman.
Elsie will be laid to rest with her husband in Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge during a private service.
The family thanks all the staff at Park Meadow's Village for taking such good care of Elsie.
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Love you always and forever grandma.
Dear Jackie and family, So sorry to hear of Aunt Elsie's passing. What a wonderful long life she lived. I remember her hearty laugh when we were kids at the AutoBody Shop. Take care. Lori & Brian
Sorry to hear the passing of Elsie. I have been off from work at Good Samaritan the last couple of days and came across the announcement of her passing in the Herald Tuesday evening. I just wanted to send condolences to all of Elsie's family. It was a great pleasure helping /assisting Elise the last few years and getting to know her. She was an inspiration to see even when she was 102 years old. She tired to do as much as she could for herself. We use to joke back and forth when I would help her in the mornings. My promise was to let Elise know if her hair looked like she walked out of a tornado and I could style her hair after mine since I'm bald. Elise would laugh then I would call one of my female co workers to do her hair up nice. One of the memories I'll always of her, just how easy going she was. Thanks to the family as well that always greeted me when I was working when you came by to visit Elsie. As it is a sad time when someone passes on I send my sympathy to all and remember the privilege I had to get to know and share a small piece of Elise's life and for that I'm grateful.