SMITHERS: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, on Sunday, July 10, 2022, Ellen Irene (Shank) (Glousher) Smithers, formerly of Zurich, Blake and Greenway, age 103. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Cassidy Smithers (1988). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Betty and the late Earl Lippert of Bayfield, Barb and the late Bob Oesch of Dashwood, Jerry “Butch” Glousher of Fergus and John and Marilyn Smithers of Hespler. Cherished grandma of Sandy Woodburn and Ken Teams, Ron Woodburn, late Joe Woodburn and Trudy Smith, Bob and Karen Woodburn, Cathy Woodburn and Steve Miles, Dave Gackstetter and Anjela McCool, Peggy and Wayne Smith, Nancy and Mike Steckly, Rebecca Smithers and Thomas Littlewood. Treasured great-grandma and great-great-grandma of many. Predeceased by her parents John and Ethel (Blair) Shank, siblings Lloyd Shank, Floyd Shank, Ada Dietrich and Evelyn Pickering. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Mr. Ervin Steinman Officiant. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 498, Grand Bend (poppy fund for receipt) or Cerebral Palsy would be appreciated by the family.
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Wendi and John Schwindt
John, Marilyn, Rebecca and Thomas…so very sorry to hear about Ellen. She held a special place in all your hearts and loved you all very much. We will keep you in our thoughts tomorrow.
Gary Eagleson
It has been many years since I last saw Ellen but our family has never forgot Cecil and her on the farm near Greenway. Many pleasant memories of her. My condolences to all of the family. Gary Eagleson
Leanne Dietrich
Peace and blessings to this incredible woman, who had a very special blend of strength and humour. She will be fondly remembered by each of us who had the honour of sharing time with her, at one point or another, during her life’s journey!
(Rev.) Bob Johnstone
“It is not easy for us to turn the page, when you will not be in the next chapter of our journey.”
The Johnstone Family and Ellen have shared life’s road for many years, and all of them have been remarkable adventures.
Thanks, Ellen, from the bottom of our hearts!
(Rev. Bob Johnstone)
Donna Lynne Fraser
To Betty, Barb, Jerry, and John – we send your our sympathy.
Your Mother was a very special lady who became part of our family – a second Mom to all of us Johnstone kids and a best friend of our Mother.
She was a remarkable woman with so many great strengths and talents.
I remember spending time on the farm and in particular I remember a beautiful bleeding heart plant she had growing there. To this day, each year when my own blooms, I think of Ellen.
Sandy and Donna Lynne (Johnstone) Fraser
Jean Isaac
To lose a mother is so final… to lose such an incredible woman as Ellen will be deeply felt by so many. She was so deeply loved. Rest in peace dear friend. Sincerely, Jean Isaac and family
Julie and Earl Bullock
To Ellen’s family – condolences to you all. Ellen was a wonderful person. We always enjoyed our Sunday morning catch up times after church for a bit on the steps. She always wanted to know how everyone was and always with a smile.
Julie and Earl Bullock
Brian Bullock
Sincere sympathy to all the family.
Brian Bullock
Debbie Teams
I knew her from my parents stopping at the bakery to get our goodies. My brother is with Sandy Woodburn. My condolences to all family. RIP Debbie Teams
Peter Challen
Ellen saw a lot of history, and shared much of that in chats I will remember about the development of Greenway United Church.
Ellen was a valuable person in society. Her legacy will live on.
Much love to all who have been touched by Ellen.
Peter Challen
Huron Shores United Church
Grand Bend
Kurtis Finkbeiner
Betty and family I’m sorry for your loss of your wonderful mother she was a wonderful lady
Norm and Linda Eagleson
To The Smithers Family ,I knew Ellen through Uncle Ross and Aunt Evelyn. She .was a great lady and always cared about what every one was doing . Sending our sympathy to you all .
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Karen McLellanqDNPE
My sincere sympathy to you all. Hold tight to those beautiful memories.
Karen (Brophey) McLellan
Chuck Box
To the Ellen Smithers Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Chuck Box
James JohnstoneeyPgQ
Our condolences to each of you in the passing of your mom and grandma. Ellen was a remarkable lady who was adored by all of our family. She will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. She was like a second mom to Jim and he considered her a part of the family. She had great patience showing me how to make the hundreds of pumpkin pies as well as the lemon meringue and cream pies. Have a picture of her frying doughnuts in that hot back corner. Lots of laughs and good memories with Ellen from days gone by.
Carolyn Woodburn
Betty,Barb, Jerry and John and families.Ellen was a wonderful lady !It was a pleasure to have had her as a neighbor! It was a joy to visit with her -she was always so interested in everything and everyone.She thought the world of her family !May she now rest in peace.We offer you our sincere condolences .Carolyn and Bill Woodburn
Bob Johnstone
It’s hard to turn the page, when someone like Ellen won’t be in the next chapter.
However, we have good memories of Ellen, all of which are becoming more special.
(Rev. Bob Johnstone)