Elizabeth King

Elizabeth Ann King (nee Brown)

Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin and Friend

On January 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family Elizabeth Ann King passed away at the Health Science Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 51 years.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, Ida Mae Brown (nee Vivier) and John (Jack) Richard Brown, her brother John Henry (Chick) Brown, her grandparents Viola & Neil Brown and Elsie & Joseph Vivier, and her father-in-law Jim (James Albert) King, along with a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

She leaves to cherish the precious memories of her soul, her husband Michael (James) King and their children Alexandra (Ann) and Mitchell (James Bradley).   She is survived by one brother Craig (Pam) Brown and sisters, Rose Garnham, Beverly (Bill) Carlson and Kim (Don)Chipman; their children Stacy (Keith), Travis, Troy, Aaron,  Jonah, Lisa, Lucas, Justyn, Jaxson, Angie (Scott) and Kaliegh (Paul).  She is also survived by her aunties  Marlene (Jim) Barrault, Joan (Jack) Maloney, Julie Armishaw, Ann (Bob Burke) Barrault and Sheila (John) Harrison; uncles Gerald Vivier and Clifford (Tammy) Vivier; her mother-in-law (Helen) and brother-in-law Greg King and his children Michael, Sarah, Kirsten ; numerous cousins and long time friends Lana & Mitchell Penner.

Elizabeth was born on January 24, 1964 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. She attended several schools in the Portage area and graduated from Arthur Meighen High School.

Elizabeth inherited her determination and commitment to hard work from both her parents.  She set high goals for herself and her children.  She believed that a person could do anything they set their mind to as long as they had a goal or vision to work towards.

As a young girl she was employed at North Side Foods and at Panko’s Food Store.  It was during her employment at Panko’s that she met a dear friend and mentor; Debby.  It was Debby that recognized her natural ability in customer service and steered her towards a lifelong career at the Portage Credit Union, for which she served over 25 years.

Elizabeth met Mike when they were just 15 years old.  It did not take long for them to realize that they were meant to be together and were married on September 14th, 1985.  When Alex and Mitchell were born her family was complete.

Elizabeth’s life revolved around her family.  When the kids were young the family would spend their summers camping and boating at Lake of the Woods, Big Point or Delta Beach.  She never missed a school concert or parent teacher interview.  She was very proud that her daughter Alex was attending university and that her son Mitchell was travelling and performing with the school band.  She was a devoted daughter; looking after her father when her mother passed away.  She was a devoted sister and could be counted upon in any situation.

Elizabeth loved the simple pleasures in life and knew that this was the real meaning of happiness; things like sharing morning coffee with her husband or spending time with Alex and Mitchell; not doing anything special- just being together.  She enjoyed simple pleasures like listening to her favorite music; diverse artists such as Tom Petty or Johnny Cash.   Elizabeth also loved her animals and she was never without a fury companion.  Her cadawg (cat that thought he was a dog) Hunter was her current companion.

Elizabeth became ill on Saturday January 09, 2016.  The next 3 days were spent fighting for her life; she did not do this on her own as her family was there supporting her every step of the way.   She had an excellent professional team who took all measures possible.

God had another plan for our dearest and she left us on January 11, 2016.

She will forever hold a place in the hearts of all those who loved her.

The family would also like to thank the following care team, Neurologists Dr. Vosovghi, Dr. Gvranda, Dr. Mendiratta (Neil); Attendings Dr. Blouw, Dr. Cramsey; Resedents Dr. Goulay, Dr. Kroeker, Dr. Schmidt; Charge Nurse Tracey Williams; Bedside Nurse Shanley, Bonnie, Martena; Neuro Surgeons Dr. Nest, Dr. Bigder, Dr. Szelemej; HOBS staff Rachael (night nurse), Leoni (Day Nurse); ER Staff Dr. J. Sohal, Sheila ( Nurse); two paramedics from portage la prairie, as well as PGH nurses and Dr. Bales.

A funeral service will take place on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the William Glesby Centre at 1:00 pm. Private family interment to follow at Hillside Memorial Park.

As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to  the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 103 Wilkinson Crescent, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1A7, or to the Portage Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Box 1426, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3N9.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.  204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com