Elsie Pede passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002 at 78 years of age.
She was predeceased by Gordon Pede; father Herbert Davis; mother Laura Davis; brother Herbie Davis; brother Alan Davis; and great-grandson Kyle Dergo.
She is survived by her children, Ellen (Henry) Chretien, Evelyn (Terry) Houston, Kenneth (Arlene) Pede, Scott (Rosemary) Pede, Lesley (Ray) Dussault, and George (Pegg) Pede; brother George Davis; sisters, Florence Burdett, Lillian (Jerry) Gerome, and Jean Holmes; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Irene (Stan) Normand; brother-in-law Jim Pede; and numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Elsie was born on January 26, 1924 in Coldwell, Man. Both parents came from England and settled in Manitoba. She had many jobs including Zellers, head of Army and Navy fishing department, and CX1 Correctional Officer at the Federal Women’s Prison at Matsqui.
She loved her family and many friends and always looked forward to their visits.
Funeral service will be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, preceded by a viewing from 9-11 a.m.
Donations to the Salvation Army will be greatly appreciated.