Elva Effie Ann Miller

ELVA ANN MILLER
December 15, 1916 - November 23, 2014
With many wonderful memories, we say good-bye to Elva Ann Miller (nee Harrison) of Starbuck, Manitoba, who passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at the age of 97 years.
Elva was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived a long, wonderful life and brightened the world with her kindness, sweetness and loving heart. A sharp wit, a wonderful sense of humour and genuine caring for others endeared her to everyone who knew her.
Elva is survived by her sons Glen (Carole) and Gary (Winnie). She leaves behind the loves of her life, her grandchildren Jodi (Dean), Greg (Shannon) and Adam (Angie), along with six great-grandchildren - Taylor, Jordan, Maya, William, Kaitlyn and baby Claire.
She absolutely treasured her grandchildren and happily watched them grow up. She also loved following all the activities of her great-grandchildren. All the kids loved their little Grammie and she loved them. Elva will be missed by many nieces and nephews who all thought very highly of their Auntie Elva. She will be sadly missed by her close sisters-in-law, Phyllis Harrison and Irene Miller.
Elva was predeceased by her husband Leonard in 2013; brother Harold in 2002; brother Roy in 1989; father Wes Harrison in 1986, and mother Elizabeth in 1968.
Elva was born in Carman, Manitoba, on December 15, 1916. She met Len while attending high school in the 1930s in Starbuck, where her parents ran the General Store. Len and Elva were married in 1943 in Belmont, Manitoba. They started their life together on the Ben Fetterman farm, near Starbuck, that was established in 1907. They raised their two boys on the river place and lived the farm life for over 60 years with wonderful neighbours and many long-time friends in and around Starbuck. Elva was an active member of the Starbuck United Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and a strong supporter of local community activities, along with being a lifetime member of the Starbuck Ladies Curling Club. Recounting curling stories and watching curling on TV were popular pastimes of Elva's, along with recalling fun memories of spending 19 years wintering in Mesa, Arizona, with their wonderful friends, Jessie and Walter Schade. After 60 years, Len and Elva moved off the farm and spent the last few years at Sterling House in Winnipeg. Elva was very thankful for all the new friendships she established at Sterling House. Elva, Mom, Little Grammie touched many lives in her special way and the memory of her will always be with us.
The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to Dr. Permack for his caring and care during the last few months.
A service celebrating Elva's life will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., at Thomson In the Park' Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd., Winnipeg, Manitoba. Pastor Ron Vert will officiate. Coffee reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to a children's charity of your choice. Mom would like that.