It would have been a memorable event to share the celebration of Aunt Liz's life in Calgary. Her spirit and spunk made her an important member of our family, especially as a friend to our mother, Enid McGuffin. My thoughts for appreciation and comfort go to Alison and Ron and each of the granddaughters.

Kathy Bishop (Vancouver)

Sorry Dianne and I missed the memorial and reception for Aunt Liz. We’re currently cruising off the south coast of Iceland on our long awaited Voyage of the Vikings. Condolences to Allison, Ron and respective daughters (Liz and John granddaughters) and family. We would have welcomed an opportunity to be together with you.

Rob and Dianne McGuffin

It was a special time yesterday to hear the tributes to Liz and visit with family and friends. Our family has appreciated the friendship with the McGuffin family that has spanned the decades. It's hard to believe that our Mom, Pat Mills, and Liz have been friends since they were training to be nurses. For as long as their health permitted, they would chat on the phone and visit each other even though living in different cities. They made a great team in the boat up at the lake--Mom driving and Liz keeping an eye on the skiers for hours on end, all the while chatting and laughing together. Liz was always full of life and her door was always open to us. It was so nice to see everyone yesterday and experience that same warmth. Blessings to you all and sincere sympathies.

I first met Liz when I was a high school student at Henry Wise Wood in the late 1970's. Her son Ron and I were classmates.

We would play pool snd listen to music in his basement.

I really got to know Liz when I was the tennis pro at the Chinook tennis club in 1981. She and her daughter alison were regulars and above average players. In the future I always made sure I popped in whenever I was in calgary to see how she was doing. She and John were in attendance at the Glencoe club in March 1996 when I had the greatest tennis victory of my life over Glencoe tennis star nick mohtadi. She and John were the only ones cheering me on. I feel I have lost a surrogate mom who's outgoing personality, humor and wisdom I will miss. .

The loss of your mother has saddened our entire O'Keeffe family worldwide. Liz had been a friend with our family for 60 plus years. In fact, Liz and John's wedding was on my sister and myself's birth so my mum and dad could not make it to their wedding as planned. I also remember many, many, many dinners at one of our houses. And lots of hiking and other ventures. We hope these many precious memories and more you carry in your heart will help you through this time.

We send much love to all of you!!