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DETTLING, Elisabeth nee Schutte

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DETTLING OBIT PHOTO UNEDITED

1922-2021

 

Just short of her 99th birthday, Elisabeth said her final goodbyes with her family at her bedside on the morning of August 6, 2021. 

 

Her husband, George of 77 years will miss her deeply, as will her children; Jim (Jessica), Diana (John), Robert, Fred (Heather) and Perry. Elisabeth was predeceased by her sons Andrew and Edward (Lori). Elisabeth leaves behind a legacy of 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

 

Elisabeth was born and raised in Amsterdam. She met Private George Dettling of the Seaforth Highlanders, when the Canadian troops arrived to liberate Holland at the end of WWII. Realizing they had each met the love of their lives the two married and Elisabeth would follow George to Canada, eventually settling in St. Albert, Alberta where they raised their seven children in the same house for 60 years.

 

Elisabeth and George were passionate Ballroom dancers and she often claimed it was dancing that kept her young. Indeed it did, as this lovely duo were seen on many occasions performing an impromptu waltz in their kitchen.

 

Elisabeth’s life will be celebrated in a private family gathering.

 

 

We will meet one day in heaven, that will be my chance; To hold you in my arms, together once again, dancing together with Angel’s forever and ever Amen

 

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.memoriesfuneral.com

Memories Funeral Home & Crematorium 780-454-9111

Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

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