Our beloved mother and wife, Isabell passed away peacefully on July 15, 2009 at Beckley Farm Lodge after a long, full, and happy life. She leaves behind her loving ing husband, Ted of sixty-five years; son, Barry (Mignonne); daughter, Nancy (Brent); five grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one great-grand-dog. Isabell was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Oct 22, 1917. While at high school, she was a talented athlete, focusing on running. After graduation, she worked at Eaton’s as an upholsterer and drapery seamstress. Ted and Isabell were married August 11, 1943 after Ted had graduated from Emanuel Ministerial College. Their first posting was to Paynton, Saskatchewan where they started their lives together in service to the Lord. Family and parish life were always a focus for Isabell, as she worked behind the scenes hosting and supporting family and friends. Isabell had numerous hobbies including handicrafts, sewing, piano, baking for family and church and community service. She was a very active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, going on to become Worthy Matron of Ruth Chapter 22 in 1975. In later years, you could find Isabell sitting in front of the fire, with her wonderful dog, Max, doing her word find puzzles and knitting slippers. There were never any cold feet at the Greenhalghs! Her faith in the Lord carried her through all the tough times in her life. Isabell is at peace in the arms of Our Lord where the pains of this life will be no more.
Isabell’s funeral will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria BC, on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 2.00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Mom’s name to the Beckley Farm Lodge. Our Family would like to thank all the Staff at Beckley Farm for their devotion, love and kindness to Mom.
We love you Mom and we will always miss you.
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Our condolences go to Ted and his family at this time of sorrow. Our happy hours of lawn bowling at the Victoria Lawn Bowling Club are fondly remembered. Norma and Herb
Dear Ted and Nancy and Families,My thoughts and prayers are with you.Your Wife and Mother was a gracious lady.I will truly miss her at my craft group and other activites.Isabell is now in the arms of her loving Father .She is safe with him.Love ,Sue Burns
Ted & family, We are all so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Isabell. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time. You were there so many times for our family when we were going through grief. We always appreciated everything you did. Hopefully knowing others care will help you through this. All our love Jim & Sharon Pine & family & Grace & Terry Walls.
Dear Famiily, our thoughts and prayers go to all of you at this time of your grief and loss.
Dear Archdeacon Ted:
Mary and I were saddened to learn of the death of your wonderful wife Isabell. It has been a real pleasure to have had the opportunity to know Isobell and you during the past many, many years and we feel quite sure that Isbell’s passing will be mourned by many faithful servants and friends and family.
Sincere regards and best wishes Ted.
Warren and Mary.
Dear Ted.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your lifetime friend, Isabell.
Very sorry that we will not be able to attend the funeral service tomorrow.
We wish you peace in the future.
Eric and Joan
Always remember what a lovely lady Mrs. Greenhalgh was and always had a king word to say to me.