Helen Eleanor Witzke (Nee Baker)

Eleanor passed away on November 27, 2017 at East Gate Lodge at the age of 96.

She was born in Cromwell, MB and baptized at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Beausejour. After marrying Harold in September of 1942, they farmed and raised a family in Golden Bay. Eleanor moved to Beausejour shortly after Harold passed away in 1985. She enjoyed flower gardening, painting, playing cards, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by sons Barry (Jan) and Ron (Terri); daughter Elaine; daughter-in-law Darlene; grandchildren Kelly (Tracy), Brady (Jaymi), Jon (Tina), Jenna, Ron Jr. (Frankie), Alex (Kellie), Tim (Rhonda), Dylan and Caitlin (Elio); 15 great-grandchildren; and was predeceased by her parents Nicholas and Helen Baker; husband Harold; son Ken; and her brothers and sisters.

We will miss your love for laughter and appreciation for the life that you lived.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 2^nd at Zion Lutheran Church, 403 1^st St, Beausejour, with Pastor Bart Coleman officiating.

Donations may be made in Eleanor’s memory to Zion Lutheran Church, Box 968, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0.

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