Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Vaadeland

April 25, 1935 – May 6, 2014 Elizabeth Ann Baker-Isfeld-Vaadeland was born on April 25th, 1935, to Rhoda and Lawrence Percival Baker. She grew up in McCreary, Manitoba, with her brothers Phil, Don and her sisters Jean and Beverly. She loved living at the foot of Riding Mountain National Park and enjoyed a rich childhood with her loving family. Ann passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2014 at the Royal University Hospital. She is predeceased by her husband Peter Vaadeland. Ann, as she was known to her family and friends, is survived by her three children – Neal Isfeld, Marvilyn Armstrong and Elizabeth Weigle. She has five granddaughters – Ashlee Isfeld, Jessilee Armstrong, Jaimee Isfeld, Kiralyn Armstrong and Karlee Isfeld. Ann was thrilled to have spent time with her great grandson, Brighton Isfeld Boyko. Ann enjoyed a fulfilling career as a teacher and retired from thirty-eight years devoted to the profession in 1990. After retirement, Ann pursued her love of writing and recently had stories of her life published in an anthology. Her family and friends were thrilled to receive these prolific writings that celebrated a life filled with adventure and a great love for family. Many thanks to Funk’s Funeral Home and Pastor Marilyn Fowlie Neufeld for their wonderful help, guidance and kindness during this difficult family time. Those wishing to celebrate Ann’s life with a donation, may make a contribution to the Rosthern Hospital Foundation, Box 88, Rosthern, SK S0K3R0. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 6:30 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rosthern, with Pastor Marilyn Fowlie Neufeld officiating. Interment of her ashes will take place at Rosthern Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK.