Obituary of Elizabeth Maria MacDONALD (nee Waidmann)

June 25, 1930 – Ravensburg, Germany
 October 17, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta    

Elizabeth MacDonald passed away peacefully at home in Calgary, AB, on October 17, 2020.

Elizabeth was born in Ravensburg, Germany on June 25, 1930 to Pauline and Benedikt Waidmann. She mastered seven languages, sold land from Texas to Alaska, was a prolific writer, and mentored many in life and legal issues. Personal friend and mentor to Gail Vickery, Alberta’s First female Chief Justice. Her love for animals and people is a legacy. Truly a woman ahead of her times, she will be missed and loved forever.

She is survived and loved by her son Lemuel Alexander Benedikt MacDonald and her granddaughter Cassandra Alexis Safran MacDonald.

Funeral Mass has been postponed Due to Covid-19. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Elizabeth’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Elizabeth MacDonald, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.