On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Elsie Margaret (Reeves) Mathers of Oliver, B.C., formerly of Grand Bend, passed away peacefully in hospital at the age of 97 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Clayton Emerson Mathers in 1990 and her sisters Marion Abbott and Dorothy Bauer.
Elsie will be fondly remembered by her loving family including son, Gary and his wife Carol; grandsons, Shayne (Lana} and Jason; great-grandchildren, Travis, Taya and Lani as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Elsie was a proud veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy and served her country during WWII. She was a loyal and active member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 60 years and enjoyed her career working at the Grand Bend Post Office. Elsie moved to Oliver in 2000, she enjoyed many years with the Gardening club and the Orpha Club.
Elsie’s urn will be interred with her husband in Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend, at a later date.
The family would like to thank the Staff at Sunnybank for their years of loving care and staff at SOGH.
Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood
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beverly
Elsie Mathers,
I miss our phone visits already. Great memories of working at your Grand Bend store – “The Totem Pole”, when I was a teenager up until just recently by phone. I know the angels will enjoy you as much as I have. Love you more!
To Gary and family, sorry for your loss.
Beverly (Ravelle) Odbert
Lori Baker
As a child, I lived beside Elsie and Clayton on Orchard Street in Grand Bend – with lots of great neighbourhood memories.
My sympathies to Gary and the entire Mathers family.
Lori (Baird) Baker.
Paula LaPorte
Gary and family
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Elsie was the sweetest woman. I knew her of course..like most Grand Benders ..from the post office…but she was also very special patient of our ours at the the dental office that I worked at for 40 yrs…..always happy and a big smile!
I remember when she moved to be closer to you….I’m glad she kept busy and enjoyed those years with you.
Keep your memories close…..
Sincerely ..
Paula LaPorte
sharon bullock
Gary and Family
So sorry to hear of Elsies`passing,John and I have a lot of fond memories of the fun times with your Mom and Dad.I also have your Moms bicycle and John says that he is going to get Elsie when we go for a ride.Lots of laughs when mom came to get her hair done.Your parents will always have a special place in our hearts.God Bless!!
John And Sharon(Jennison)Bullock
Marion
Gary and Family _ I am very sorry to hear of your mothers passing.,I have such fond memories of working with your parents at the Chuck Wagon. Marion {Woodburn} Larmer.
Eric Brown
Sorry for your loss
Barb and Eric Brown
Cassie lovie
I have lots and lots of fond memories of your Mom . She was so much fun and such a kind person. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy
Cassie Lovie
Xavier and Ruthanne Boogemans
Gary and Family thinking of you in the passing of Your Mother ❤️ Strange we where at a car show in Alsia Craig and there was a man there with the last name of Mathers and I mentioned you and your Mother this was just about 2 weeks ago .
Always have fond memories of your Family ! Sounds like your Mother lived a long healthy life .
All The Best Ruthanne ( Peckitt ) and Xavier Boogemans
Peter Warner
Gary, Carol and family,
Thinking of you today…thinking of Elsie…
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
With sincere sympathy
Peter Warner