Eleanor "Aileen" Reefer

Dear Stephanie, Ricky, and Danny,



You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Aunt Aileen was always so vibrant and enthusiastic, and told great stories. I saw her last when we visited Vancouver in 1991. She and Uncle Ben took my mother, sister, and I to lunch at the Sylvia Hotel and to feed the pigeons at the market. We had such fun that day. What I really liked about Aunt Aileen is that she was very kind to us, and that she didn't judge anyone who might be a little different -- she seemed to appreciate those differences. She was so honest, and accepted people just the way they are. What a wonderful, loving person. She was unique, which is to be admired, and which you do not often see anymore. She was visiting in Calgary one time, while camping with a friend. I was captivated by her stories because there was always something unique -- a different way of seeing the world. She was really nice to us -- and made us feel happier, because, although I only saw her a few times once we came to Calgary, she always made us feel special and loved. On the occasions when I saw her, she always talked about the three of you (Stephanie, Ricky, and Danny)with enormous love -- family was truly the most important thing to her. My sincere sympathy in losing your mother.



Love,



Linda Reiffer