Elisabeth Karla Marie Sonnenberg
1921-2013
Elisabeth (Kroos)Sonnenberg formerly of Kaslo, BC passed away at the Didsbury Hospital, Didsbury Alberta on May 29, 2013 after a brief illness.
Born in Germany, Elisabeth immigrated to Canada to start a new life in 1952 with her husband Fred and her 3 children Klaus, Heidi and Gitti.
Elisabeth and Fred were well known for their warm hospitality to those who frequented Lakewood Inn for their vacations and fishing trips. After retiring from the hospitality business they moved to a new home in Shutty Bench for a number of years and then to Trail to be closer to family. Following Fred’s death Elisabeth moved to Calgary and lived in a number of assisted living facilities before moving to Didsbury Nursing Home for her last months.
Elisabeth is survived by her children Klaus (Melanie), Heidi McLachlan (Bob), Eva Jacobs (Archie), and Peter (Katie), also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and her brother Hans Kroos(Heike). Predeceased by her husband Fred and daughter Brigitta In 2006.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Didsbury Nursing Home for their care and compassion of Elisabeth during her stay there.
A memorial service for family will be held later in the summer. Elisabeth’s family has requested that donations be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Grand Harbour or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
ELLS FUNERAL HOME INC. 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. Condolences, donations, and messages of sympathy also may be sent to: www.ells.ca, or 506-662-3116.