Avis de décès de Lillian Mitchell - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

MITCHELL, Lillian (nee Heuser) May 22, 1921 – February 26, 2013 A great friend, sibling, aunt, and mentor has passed. Lillian Mitchell left us on February 26, 2013, at the age of 91, as the result of a severe stroke, and leaves innumerable relatives, friends, and former students better for having known her. Lillian is survived by three siblings, Olive Wilson of Cornwall, Ontario, Neil (Edith) Heuser of Calgary, Alberta, and Alex (Evelyn) Heuser of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was predeceased by husband Jack in 2000, and siblings Iva Schneider, Grace Richardson, and Gwen Dingwall. Lillian was born in a simple farmhouse near Melaval, Saskatchewan, the fourth of seven children of parents Alexander and Lily Anne Heuser. Her early education was at a two-room public school in Melaval, followed by Teachers' College in Regina, SK, and finally she got her Masters degree in B.C. Teaching assignments followed at several towns in southern Saskatchewan including Sinclair Hill, Marquis, and Indian Head. In 1949, she settled in Grenfell, SK where she taught English, Math, and Choir and was principal for two years. In 1962, she married Jack Mitchell also of Grenfell, Saskatchewan. While they had no children, Lillian spoke frequently of the many adopted children of her classrooms. It is for her passion and commitment during these teaching years that she is most fondly remembered. Lil retired from her teaching career in 1973, but continued to be a tutor and also to be very involved in a variety of volunteer activities. Lillian and Jack were involved in various community bands and choirs, church and children's choirs, the Saskatchewan Music Festivals, and promotion of UNICEF fund- raising. In 1997, Lillian received a Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recognizing her countless hours of service. In spite of very limited eyesight she lived large, taking on adventures of cross-country skiing, white water rafting, camping, and Canadian travel. Lil was also very close to many of her nieces and nephews and thoroughly enjoyed gathering with extended family for celebrations of any kind. She will be remembered as a force of nature, and undoubtedly she was grateful for a life well- lived, for the love and support of family and friends, and for the privilege of living independently to the end. Funeral Service for Lillian will be held at Grace Westminster United Church on Friday, March 8, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Darryl Woods officiating. Interment and Memorial Service will be held at Grenfell Cemetery and United Church on Saturday, March 16, 2013 (details will be published in a future edition). Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home (244-5577).