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Anna ELGBY Obituary
July 16th 1988 - December 19th 2012
Anna Marie Elgby was born in Pakistan to Hans and Wendy Elgby on July 16, 1988. She graduated from Maryfield School and received a 4 year degree from Millar College of the Bible. She developed a deep respect for the Haitian people after spending 6 months there following the 2010 earthquake. She was in her third year of nursing at Lethbridge with the thoughts of one day ministering to sick children in the third world. God gave her 24 precious years of life. On December 19, 2012 He immediately ushered her into His Loving Presence for eternity. We know where Anna is because she admitted and repented of her sin and trusted God's provision of cleansing through Jesus' death and resurrection. We gratefully accept that to take her home was God's best plan for her, for the Bible says, "to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21) We as her parents and siblings, Jonathan (Doralyn) and Shawn look to God for His enabling to wait for the day when we can join Anna in heaven to praise our Savior for His wondrous grace. Anna truly cherished all her family: Niece & Nephew: Annika & Michael Elgby, Grandmother: Mary Murray, Aunts: Lorraine Kernick, Deborah (Tony) Ware, Shauna (Gabe) Beaubien, Uncles: Bo (Debbie) Elgby, David (Carrie) Helston, David (Louise) Murray, Frank Kernick. Cousins: Kayla (Braiden), Rydan Leth, Aimee, Kris Kernick, Aidan, Mattheaus Ware, Steven Helston, Erik, Britt Elgby, Joshua (Sue), Jared (Rachel), Joel Helston, Joshua, Rachel, Rebekah, Andrew Murray. She greatly esteemed her church families, Maryfield Associated Gospel Church and Lakeview Bible Church in Lethbridge, and deeply loved her many friends. A service to thank God for her life will be held on Thursday, December 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kola Evangelical Mennonite Church (Kola, Manitoba) with pastor Will Rose officiating. Interment will take place at the Maryfield Cemetery and Luncheon to follow at the Maryfield Auditorium (Maryfield, Saskatchewan). In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to ministries in Haiti which were so dear to Anna's heart and/or to Millar College of the Bible where she studied for 4 years. Haitian Ministries - Memorial for Anna, www.crossworld.org Millar College of the Bible: [email protected] Email or sign the online book of condolences at www.carscaddenfuneralchapel.com G.R.Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Moosomin SK in care of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anna ELGBY
36 Entries
Debbie Baldelli
December 30, 2012
Dear Wendy, Hans, family and Mary,
I met Anna only once at Kayla's wedding and immediately liked her. I can't imagine your loss. But am grateful that I have finally found my way back to God and will see her someday. My condolences to your family.
Ethel Schmidt
December 28, 2012
Wendy,Hans & family, Mary Murray, I am deeply saddened by your loss. Anna touched many lives in her short 24 years. She had a great love for Her Saviour's work. But God saw fit that she should enter His kingdom now as her work was done. I cannot imagine the sorrow in your family at this time, but I know that our God will comfort you & give you peace.
Mara & Dennis King
December 27, 2012
Wendy, Hans & family:
I hope knowing that we share your sorrow will bring you comfort in days ahead.
December 26, 2012
Hi Hans and Wendy, you may not remember me at all but I worked at CBC around the time Hans attended Briercrest. Then I worked for TEAM from 1980-84 . I attended Fackelbaranans Bibelskola 1980-81. So sorry to hear of Anna's accident. We have a few mutual friends and I will be praying for you.
Judi (Lindgren) Gray
Bonita Sparling
December 26, 2012
Anna lived her life with great determination and zeal for he Saviour Jesus Christ. This left a great impact on a lot of people who grew to love her and respect her. Today I am sitting her Anna's good friend from Haiti, Enid. Together we want to thank the LORD for Anna's life. She was a good friend and we look forward to the day we will see her in Heaven! Enid would like to share that she will never forget her and she's sorry for her loss but she knows she's in Heaven and will get to see her again. She also wants her family to know she is praying for them and anyone who was close to her.
December 25, 2012
Anna was like family to us since she was part of our team to Honduras. She was so special and will forever be in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers ae with her family.
Cliff and Laura Giesbrecht
December 25, 2012
To: Mom,Dad,Jonathan,Shawn
Never met Anna...Imagine...Only a 30 minute phone call conversation and i knew she had the love of Jesus Christ in her...Together we shared the love we had for the Haitian people.I thank God for those precious minutes I had with Anna...Mom,Dad thank you for being obedient to the Lord in being good teachers in your daghters life.
Indeed we will meet...In our Savior's
presence!!
Your sister in Christ
Claudette Belanger-Temiscaming Quebec
December 24, 2012
Words cannot express.
I know where you are, but still.......
what a beautiful person you were Anna, you were the fragrance of Christ to be sure. love shannon b
Bill and Lorna Powell
December 24, 2012
Our lives are richer for knowing Anna and her sincere desire to please God in all she did during her time here on earth. We rejoice in knowing that Anna is with Jesus and we will see her again.
Our love and deepest sympathy is extended to all of her family and friends.
Jacqueline Jones
December 23, 2012
My heart goes out to you Wendy and Hans and family. Just learned of Anna's passing. A beautiful thing when you know you will see her again....what a relieve. When my brother died 6 years ago at this same time we rallied knowing that he was spending his first Christmas in Heaven with Jesus.... how special is that....anyrate I am sure you are still in heart break over her passing. My prayers are with you. Love Jackie Jones
Tom and Martha Phillips
December 23, 2012
Hans and Wendy and family,
We are so saddened by this news. We did not know Anna, but remember you, Hans and Wendy very well. There are no words of comfort that will heal the pain you must feel right now. Only know we will share your sorrow.
Emily Tiel
December 23, 2012
Anna, thanks for your kindness and love! You were so genuine in your desire to live out the strength God gave you. You are very much missed, but at the same time I know that I will rejoice in heaven with you one day.
Alyssa Zacharias
December 23, 2012
Anna, you were a breath of fresh air wherever you went. Your love and passion for God and the people you care about was so admirable. RIP beautiful girl.
Melissa Mychasiw
December 23, 2012
Anna, you were a great person and an excellent example of how we should be. Thank you for your bright smile and wonderful personality. You were a great person to work along side with. Until we meet again.
William guliker
December 23, 2012
My condolences
December 23, 2012
Anna it was a great pleasure to know & work with you. you were an inspiration to all who knew you. We will all miss your beautiful smile & out look on life. RIP my beautiful friend
Ashley Janzen
December 23, 2012
Anna, you were such a beautiful ray of sunshine for everyone around you. Although I only knew you for awhile at Millar, it was immediately obvious that you were one of the most genuine, loving people I've ever met. You will be missed.
December 23, 2012
The world is a better place for having had you
I am a better person for having known you
The residents and staff were Blessed to have had you among us
You will forever be our Deerview Lodge Angel
..till we meet again Anna
Caron Garvey RN
Barbara Boyer
December 23, 2012
With our love, thoughts and prayer .... Aunt Barb, Cousins, Danielle, Dave, Zane and Paisley
Shelley Ervin
December 23, 2012
Anna you where an amazing person who I had the opportunity to get to work with and know ,You will be missed by many people .
December 23, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Crystal Dahlin-Kingdon
December 23, 2012
You were such a great example of how to live ... how to love unconditionally, live an exceptional life, pray without ceasing, listen without judging, speak with a mindful tongue. No one could take your place and God saw how wonderful you are and in your short years on earth knew He needed you in heaven. May you rest assured in His Arms and may your family know His amazing comfort and peace.
Amanda Lamb
December 22, 2012
Anna, You were an inspiration to many and your faith encouraged me to grow in my own faith. You got the best Christmas gift ever! Seeing our LORD face to face! May his name be glorified as we mourn a beloved daughter, sister, and friend.
Criston White (Fehr)
December 22, 2012
Anna's family: I am so sorry for your loss, but having known Anna and also having been saved by Jesus, I am praising God that Anna is with Him now and that He was glorified through her life. We may shed tears when we think of Anna's absence from this earth, but what comfort there is in knowing she is in Heaven now. I am praying for you to continue to be comforted by God in this difficult time. Anna will be greatly missed and my memories with Anna are ones I cherish.
December 22, 2012
We are so saddened by Anna's death. May the Lord comfort Hans, Wendy and family now and always. With love and prayers, from Connie and Shaughan.
Frank and Mary Mitchell
December 22, 2012
So saddened to hear of Anna's passing this evening. Many fond memories of her as a child growing up in our church in Moose Jaw. May God comfort you at this very hard time over the Christmas season and give you the peace that passeth all understanding.
Bobby Jo Calder
December 22, 2012
Anna I only met you a few times but you were such an encouragement to me in those few moments! Prayers and thoughts to the Elgby family!
December 22, 2012
Anna you were an amazing person. I will greatly miss you and our dreams of nursing for God. Till we meet again dear friend.
Patricia
December 22, 2012
We remember Anna with great fondness and respect. She was a beautiful and very godly young woman, always positive and encouraging. She kept in touch with us while we were in the Middle East, telling us about her work in Haiti. We will miss her.
Josh and Karen Munan and family
Annette Ruten
December 22, 2012
My dear sweet friend, what an amazing Legacy you left behind. A legacy that encourages me to press on and serve the Lord with even more of my heart to finish the race as well as you did. I love you very much and I am looking forward to the day where I will see you again in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. With much love. Annette
December 22, 2012
I am sorry to here about Anna,s passing may god be with all of you at this time
wendy,Hans and family god bless
Melody
Devany Service
December 22, 2012
Anna, you are such a beautiful soul. I truly cherished our time together in nursing school! I am thankful for your many kind and encouraging words. I pray that your family and friends would find peace in knowing you are in the arms of the savior!
Lin Cheah
December 22, 2012
Even though we only knew each other since last year, I still cherished the moments we had together. Hope to see you again!
Donette & Gary Groves
December 22, 2012
Love you Anna!!!
December 22, 2012
We are praying that the Lord will keep all of you under the shadow of His wings. We love you dearly. Bill and Lorna Powell
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