Obituary of Esther Ramsay

Esther Christine Ramsay (nee Dahl), after a rich and full life, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the age of 95 years. Esther lived her life with strength, determination and love. She was born in Claresholm, AB and moved to Calgary and married Levitt in 1933. Esther leaves her family with memories of her many road trips throughout North America, motorcycle adventures in Alberta, her love of gardening, dancing with Levitt and in later years at the Kerby Centre, and her independent spirit. She worked at the Bay for many years, managed properties and most of all, enjoyed having her family around her. Esther will be missed and remembered by her son, Douglas (Patricia); her brother Ollie (Eleanor) Dahl, her sisters, Dorothy (Kip) Trevelyan, Mabel Dahl and Florence Fisher; grandchildren, Anna, Joc and Alec as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband Levitt, her sister Martha Causton and brothers Art and Alan Dahl. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Burnsland Cemetery. Our family wishes to express our appreciation for the care that Esther received, first at Wentworth Manor and later at the Calgary Bethany Centre (Heartland Unit). In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Bethany Care Foundation, #1001 – 17th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 2E5 Telephone: (403) 210-4600, email: bcf@bethanycare.com . Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Esther Ramsay, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.