Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
ELEANOR BEATRICE COERR 1922-2010 Eleanor Coerr was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada on May 29, 1922 and grew up in Saskatoon. She began her professional life as a newspaper reporter and editor of a column for children. Throughout her adult life, Ms. Coerr wrote several...
Read MoreI am very sorry to learn of Eleanor Coerr's passing. I had the great privilege of illustrating her wonderful book, THE BIG BALLOON RACE.
Though we never met in person, from her marvelous writing in her books and in several letters we exchanged, I was charmed by her forthrightness and energy.
My deepest condolences to her family.
Carolyn Croll
October 28, 2011 | Philadelphia, PA
I want to offer you heartfelt condolences on behalf of our family, both Buchsbaums and Pearses. When Eleanor & Wym were living in Monterey, my parents, Ralph & Mildred Buchsbaum, were quite close to them, and we all enjoyed many visits together. Her books were favorites of our son Devon, and of course, the adults enjoyed them, too, as they were much beyond typical children's books, saved now for our granddaughter. Eleanor was a remarkable writer and a joy to know as a friend.
Vicki Pearse
October 22, 2011 | Pacific Grove, CA
So sorry to hear of Eleanor's passing. She was a great friend for many years in Saskatoon and was my bridesmaid in 1940. I remember her fondly. Sleep well, Eleanor.
Myrtle Wollen Erickson
October 08, 2011 | Saskatoon, SK
