ELIZABETH LEND

1933 ~ 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Lend of Raymond, beloved wife of the late Mr. Joe Lend, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the age of 84 years.

Liz was born in Germany in 1933 and came to Canada in 1956. Liz worked all her life, but her 13-year career as a diamond consultant in the jewelry business was her passion.

Liz is predeceased by her husband Joe Lend and son Harry Boettcher.

She leaves behind her remaining 5 children; Margarete (Kevin) Tashiro and their children Karee Brennan, Shirley (Bob) Okuma, Jason (Shelley) Pinch, Courtney (Danny) Tashiro, Kayden and Treynae Tashiro; Sylvia (Gary) Klassen and their children Joe Boettcher, Sylvia (Darryl) Hudson, Christina (Adam) Roth; Ralph (Joanne) Boettcher and their daughter Lindsay Allen; Rita (Dave) Armstrong and their children Bradley (Michelle) Callan and Michael (Jennifer) Callan; Anita Stephens and her children Candra (Eli) Faye, Tumsaa and Kumara Dug; and stepson Joe (Susan) Lend.

A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00pm on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th St. S., with Pastor Jacob Pillibeit, officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army Community & Family Services, 1811-2 Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2C9.