MRS. ELIZABETH NORDSTROM of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Emanuel Nordstrom, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the age of 83 years.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Shirley (Lyle) Kelly; sons Ed (Mary) Major, Braden (Genora) Whitworth, Martin (Lauretta) Nordstrom and Robert Nordstrom; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters Margaret (Gabriel) Gobeil and Annie Wiebe; brothers Joe (Irene) Praymayer, John (Anna) Praymayer, Frank (Donna) Praymayer and Steve (Annie) Praymayer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Besides her beloved husband Emanuel, Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Erzsebet Praymayer. She was also predeceased by husband of her first marriage, Leslie Theodore Major. We also wish to acknowledge the strong friendship of Peter Penner who has been a comforting companion these last years.

Mom was a lady who had a deep and abiding relationship with her Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ. From our first memories as children she gently encouraged us to foster our own relationship with our God. Mom was a sincere friend to many individuals throughout her life, far too many to be named here. She was a lifelong homemaker save for a few years as a younger woman. She was a very active member of several churches from Sprague Baptist Church in Manitoba, to Steinbach and later to Sonrise Baptist Church of Coaldale, a sponsor for many years of the world's children, a co-founder of the Special Olympics in Steinbach, MB, and a Ladies Auxiliary Legion member in Steinbach. She loved visits from her family and friends and always had baked goodies and coffee at the ready. She also had a terrific green thumb, she was a genuine, good person and while we grieve our loss on earth we know she will make Heaven a brighter place.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 - 4 Street South, Lethbridge.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 16, 2008 at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1614 - 5 Ave South, Lethbridge, with Dr. Bruce Martin officiating. Interment in the Coaldale Cemetery.