Emily was born August 31, 1927 in Kelowna, BC the only daughter of Haldor and Anna Straumfjord.
She was the most loving and caring person we knew who we could always count on during good times or bad. If anyone needed help she was always right there. There was always coffee and cookies for all who visited. In the townhouse complex she was known affectionately by some as the cookie lady because she was always giving them away.
Emily loved doing crafts and ceramics and playing bridge with cousins and close friends.
Emily is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Ken), son Greg (Ingrid), grandson Scott, granddaughter Lauren (Kyle) great grandson Holden, granddaughter Jessika, granddaughter Laurie (Vince), granddaughter Erin (Steve) and great grandson Taylor, great great grandson Alex.
Unfortunately because of the times we are living in there will not be a regular service but a Celebration of her Life will be planned in the next few months.
In lieu for flowers please make any donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or the Langley Memorial Hospital.
I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone-
I am with you still-in each new dawn.
When I am gone release me let me go-
I have so many things to see and do
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me a while if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
Tho you can't see or touch me, I'll be near-
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All my love around you soft & clear.
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