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July 14, 1921 - September 6, 2018
Our dear mother, Grace Daphne Delong passed away on the morning of September 6, 2018. Grace, a long-time resident of Chilliwack was born near Winkler, Manitoba July 14, 1921. She died peacefully in the Chilliwack General Hospital in her 98th year.

Grace's love for and interaction with her family continued until her passing. As much as she was "a parent," she was equally "a friend." For this, she will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those she leaves behind to mourn.

Grace and her first husband, Ralph, raised three daughters in a modest house they built together on Riverside Drive. This little home was filled with warmth, music, crafts and company.

Many years after Ralph passed away, Grace met and later married Ken Turner. This relationship brought loving companionship for her senior years.

Grace was fortunate to have enjoyed many trips throughout the world. She was a life-long member of Ruth Rebecca Lodge and through this affiliation made many wonderful friendships.

Grace is survived by daughters Elaine (Jack) Rouse and Carol (Abe) Koehn. Her third daughter, Nancy, passed away in 2013. Also survived by son-in-law Stan (Donna) Harder. Grand-children, Aaron (Tamara) Edwards, Brenda Swetlikoff, Warren (Vanessa) Koehn, Shane Koehn (Lucienne Lebrun), Amy (Richard) McIntosh, Jennifer (Greg) Bono. Great grandchildren, Ryan and Bronwen Edwards, Emily Swetlikoff, Bailey and Emma Koehn, Carter and Kennedy McIntosh, Tyler, Avery and Brooklyn Bono. Survived also by sister, Verna Fleming, and nieces and nephews. Also extended family of Randy and Kirsten Rouse and Jesse and Becky Galbraith.

Predeceased by parents Katherine and Frank Sawatzky, husband Ralph Delong, husband Ken Turner, daughter Nancy Harder, brother Jim Sawatzky, step-son, Dan Turner.

There will be no funeral by request. A private family gathering will take place at a later date to celebrate the well-lived life of Grace.

A special thank you to the staff at Lynnwood Residence for the warmth and compassionate care given to Grace during her years there.



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