Obituary of Ellen Overgard

With heavy hearts Ellen's family announces her passing on January 31st, 2012. It's hard to say Goodbye to someone who meant so much to us all, Ellen left so much behind she will never be forgotten. Ellen was born May 26, 1916 at Canwood, SK to siblings Elizabeth and Frank & parents Kondeli and Lars Setterstrom, passed away on January 31, 2012. Ellen attended school until grade 8, in 1930 the family moved to Bapaume. Ellen helped her sister's large family until she married Ray at the age of 21 and started their own family. When Grandma spoke of the memories from early life in Canwood she taught that no matter where you build a house some places will always be home to your heart. Music and dancing were important, Hymn songs were never missed and Grandma sang at the lodge until she couldn't. Lefsa was famous at Grandma's, enjoyed after a holiday celebrations. Ellen was proud of her family, teaching that family counts and they matter. Grandma loved company, food would appear and good times were had by all, teaching to give of yourself is the greatest gift. Grandma was always ready to help and volunteer, teaching it is good to give and not expect in return. Grandpa's eyes started to fail, Grandma helped out driving by saying," a little to the left Ray", teaching you can support someone without taking their dignity. In 1991 Grandpa moved to the Lodge and Grandma moved into Spiritwood to be close. Ellen's life was full of joy, friendship, loyalty and love; she taught how to live a life with little or no regrets. Grandparents are famous for making many memories, we all have special memories and we treasure them. Hard to say GoodBye, but you have left a part of yourself with everyone who knew you. She leaves to cherish her memories: Her daughters: Edith (Wilfred) Guhl of Shellbrook, SK, Sylvia (Albert) Gatzke of Belbutte, SK, Lisa (David) Rascher of Prince Albert, SK;Her grandchildren: Brenda (Leroy) Smathers of Red Deer, AB & his son, Cory & her daughter, Crystal (Jason) Murray & their son Ryden; Blaine Guhl (Carrie) of Shellbrook, SK & his children, Justin (Megan) & children, Randin, Leanna & Emmerson; Amanda Guhl (Daniel Giacomin) of Qualicum Beach, BC; Dean (Charlotte) Guhl of Ponoka, AB & daughter, Brooklyn, & his sons Devon Ledinski (Lila Miller) & daughter, Shayla of Spiritwood, SK, Quinton Ledinski of Spiritwood, SK , Trent (Lindy) Gatzke of North Battleford & children, Chantelle & her son Jayce, Bryce, Sarah; Barry Gatzke (Ava-Lynne Greening) of Belbutte, SK & her daughter, Danielle; Kelly (Fiona) Gatzke of Saskatoon, SK; Pamela (Michael) Grassick of Prince Albert, SK & daughters, Shaelyn & Brianna; Sharon Rascher (Brent Giverhaug) of Eastend, SK & her son, Devlin; Penny (Bill) Arendt of Eastend, SK & daughter, Jessica, Her Godchild, Marlene Pfiffer of Battleford, SK, Her sisters-in-law, Elsie Setterstrom and Ruth Overgard. She was predeceased by: Her husband, Raymond, her parents, Lars & Kondeli Setterstrom, sister, Lisa (William) Brisbourne, brother, Frank Setterstrom, great grandson, Damian Rascher, brothers-in-law, Harry (Frances) McKay, Jack (Hazel) McKay, Halmer & Russell (Lola) Overgard, William (Agnes) Myers, Clifford (Olga) Hawkins, Rilett (Esther) Bellamy Funeral Service was held Saturday, February 4th, 2012 ~ 3 pm from the Belbutte Full Gospel Church. Final Resting Place is the Bapaume Cemetery Memorial Donations in Ellen's memory may be made to: Pink Warrior Foundation for Cancer Research P.O. Box 38001, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1H2 Email condolences to www.beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family. Delores Beaulac of Beau"Lac" Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.