Elaine O'Bear

Posted Apr 2, 2020 | 7:38 PM by SaamisMFC

Elaine Evelyn O’Bear of Medicine Hat passed away peacefully in her sleep at AgeCare Valleyview on Monday, March 30^th, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Left to lovingly cherish her memory are her children, Don (Loretta) O’Bear, Kristy (Danny) Rance, Cori (Don) MacGregor, and Kelly (Joy) O’Bear; grandchildren, Meridith (Don) Conboy, Clayton (Heather) O’Bear, Patricia Bengston, Gary (Lori) Schmidt, Teri (Rolfe) Pyttik, Stacey (Dave) Coughlan, Darcy (Michelle) Clarkson, Cameron and Courtney O’Bear; step-grandchildren, Jared, Shawn, and Lisa Gendron; sister, Gail Harris of Calgary; and numerous nieces, nephew, great-grandchildren, and many friends. Elaine was predeceased by her husband, Horace (Ted) O’Bear; parents, Arthur and Gudrun Bristow; daughters-in-law, Heather O’Bear and Donna O’Bear; and great-granddaughter, Kelse Pyttik. Elaine was born in Gimli, MB on January 7th, 1927. She married Ted O’Bear in Gimli on May 23rd, 1947. They moved several times in the early years of marriage as Ted was in the RCAF. After he left the RCAF, they spent 15 years in Thompson before moving to Suffield, AB. After Ted’s retirement they moved to Medicine Hat. After Ted passed away, Elaine moved to River Ridge Seniors Village where she resided for several years. In 2019, she was hospitalized for medical reasons. In January of 2020, she moved to AgeCare Valleyview where she resided until her passing. Elaine was a gentle pleasant, and loving lady whom everyone loved in return. She was as artist in her early years and later loved to colour pictures (especially the velvet ones). She was a long-time member of the Redcliff Legion Ladies auxiliary. Elaine will be sadly missed by all those who loved and cared for her. The interment and Celebration of Elain’s life will take place at a later date. Memorial gifts in Elaine’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Elaine O’Bear.

Date : 2020-03-30
Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta