Avis de décès de Elsie-Margaret Hansen - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

OSTERGARD: Elsie 1913 - 2006 Elsie died peacefully on December 18, 2006 from complications arising from a fall. She had maintained full control of her life until just a few days before her death. Elsie Margaret Hansen was born October 2, 1913 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a young, recently divorced mother, she found employment as a secretary in one of Michigan’s oldest and most respected law firms, where she remained until her retirement - a span of 34 years. One member of the firm, Gerald R. Ford, went on to become President of the United States. She married Axel Ostergard of Drumheller in 1980, and they settled in Grand Rapids. Five years later, she made the big adjustment of leaving her country and lifetime home and moving with Axel to Calgary. She adapted well, and acquired many new friends. Elsie’s favourite pastimes revolved around the great outdoors and classical music. She and Axel treasured their involvement with Calagary’s Skrastins Outdoor Club. Elsie also continued to attend classes to improve her mastery of the recorder flute until her final days. Elsies very considerable involvement in volunteer work began with the American Red Cross during WWII. She was particularly drawn to causes that involved either the socially downtrodden or the environment. She logged over 1200 hours of voluntary service to Calgary Meals on Wheels. She was happiest whenever she could roll up her sleeves and get her hands dirty. Elsie was predeceased by her daughter Susan, who died in a tragic accident while still a teenager, by her elder sister Erna and by her husband, Axel. She will be fondly remembered by her younger sister Lillian of New York, her stepson Don (Carol) Ostergard of Drumheller, her stepdaughter Vicki (Peter) Juliebo of Edmonton and her step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was Elsie’s request that no funeral service be held. However, the family wishes to invite all of Elsie’s friends to a memorial reception to be held at the Danish Canadian Club, 727 - 11 Ave. SW, Calgary, on Wednesday, January 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If friends so wish, contributions in Elsie’s memory may be made to: The Mustard Seed Street Ministry, 102 - 11 Ave. SE, Calgary T2G 0X5, The Agape Hospice, 1302- 8 Ave. NW, Calgary T2N 1B8 or any other charity of the donor’s choice.