Elisabeth Upham, age 93 passed peacefully at her home in St. Catharines, Ontario on Friday, March 13th. She was born in Steinbach-Hallenberg, Germany. Predeceased by her beloved husband Truman(1999). She is survived by her sons Richard (Lorraine), Michael (Kendra), stepdaughter Gail (Gene-deceased) Taylor, her sister Hermine Merten, brother Siegfried Marr residing in Germany, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
As a young women, Elisabeth left her family in Germany to pursue a different life and adventure in Canada and the United States. During her journey, she met a young man named Truman whom she married in 1958. Truman and Elizabeth settled in St. Catharines and together proudly raised two sons and built a family business. We will miss the many life stories of her upbringing in the old country, the challenges of starting over again in a new world on her own and the many family road trips to Nova Scotia and Myrtle Beach.
A private family service will take place. Friends and family who wish to honour Elisabeth making a memorial donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.