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Ellen Lee, of Elkhorn, MB beloved wife of the late Delbert Lee and the late Bill Ford, passed away peacefully at Elkwood Manor on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the age of 92 years, surrounded by her family.

Emily Ellen was born to Arthur and Doris Nice on her parents’ farm south of McAuley, Man. on October 2, 1926. She was the eldest of five daughters and grew up on the family farm helping her father with the farming chores.

In November of 1947, Ellen married Bill Ford and they farmed east of McAuley. Together they raised two children; Linda Lewis of McAuley, Man. and Ken (Linda Lowe) of Regina Beach, Sask. Bill passed away in 1965. Ellen married Delbert Lee in December of 1966 and they had two children Brent (Bev West) of Langdon, Alta. and Patti (Doug Smadis) of Calgary, Alta. Delbert passed away in November 2007. In addition to her husbands, she was predeceased by sons-in-law; Larry Lewis and Ray Lamont; sisters Ruth Holloway and Alice Webb; brothers-in-law David and Jim Ford, Orville Sheane, George Webb, Glen Holloway, John Lewis, Jack Lee, and sister-in-law Marg Lee.

Ellen leaves to mourn her passing her children, Linda, Ken (Linda), Brent (Bev), Patti (Doug), sisters Eileen Sheane and Lena Lewis; nine grandchildren Trevor (Marcie) Lewis, Julie (Devlin) Griffiths, Christopher (Kim) Lewis, Kendalyn (Steve) Caister, Jennifer Ford, Landon Ford, Courtney Ford (Sean Howie) , Kalen Lee, Alyvia Lee, 15 great-grandchildren, and in-laws Rodney Lee, Craig (Beth) Lee, Beatrice Lee and many more nieces and nephews.

Ellen worked hard all her life farming. She also worked at the McAuley Post Office for two years and later worked as a Home Care provider until her retirement. She shared her talents as a 4-H Leader. She was a skilled homemaker growing large vegetable gardens and creating delicious family meals. She loved to laugh and have a good time. She was a wonderful ball player and some of her teammates became lifetime friends. She always made time for the local ball team McAuley Blazers and enjoyed sports on TV. Her life was full and busy as an active member of the I.O.O.F, Rebekahs Lodge and United Church; singing in the choir and acting as Secretary Treasurer. She loved flowers and filled her yards and gardens with their beauty and became an avid bird watcher. She was an adept seamstress and a knitting and crochet master, making afghans for all her grandchildren.

She and Delbert retired from the farm to McAuley in 1993. Ellen suffered a stroke in 2010. She spent 18 months in Reston, Man. moving to Elkhorn in January 2012. Ellen gave of herself to her home, her family and her community. Her sense of humor, wry wit and blunt remarks will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service was held at G.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel in Moosomin, Sask. on January 14, 2019 with Donalda Taylor officiating. Daughter-in-law, Linda Ford gave the eulogy. Urn bearers were her sons, Ken Ford and Brent Lee. Lunch followed in The Armories Hall in Moosomin, Sask. with interment in McAuley Cemetery.

If you so wish, donations can be made to Elkwood Manor, Elkhorn, Man. or a charity of your choice.

Ellen Lee

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