A pioneer of Matsqui, Eileen was an active member of the United Church and the Women’s Institute. She also worked for many years at the Cottage Hospital.
She is survived by her four children, Jack, Winona (Wayne), Wanda, and Wendy; step-son, Ken (Terry); granddaughters, Cheryl Ann (Doug), Christine (Curtis), Catherine (Chris); grandsons, Wayne (Wendy), and Stephen; great-grandchildren, Claire and Danielle; Chenay and Casanna; Caitlin and Eric; and Jake; sisters, June, Alice (Ian); sister-in-law, Florence; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Eileen was predeceased by her husband, Bill; step-son, Alan; sister, Charlotte; and brother, Howard.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mennonite Benevolent Society.
The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the Menno Home & Hospital for their excellent care of Mom.
