Phyllis Christine passed away in her 98th year, beloved wife of the late Robert Elder, mother of Cheryl, Pam (John), Lisa (Richard) and the late Brent Elder. Phyllis passed away at the Hartney Community Heath Center on February 3, 2025. Funeral service was held at the Hartney Centennial Centre on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Interment in the Riverside Cemetery, Hartney. In memory of Phyllis, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
“TREASURE HER, LORD, IN YOU YOUR GARDEN OF REST, BECAUSE HERE ON EARTH, SHE WAS ONE OF THE BEST!”
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We were saddened by this news, think of you all at this sad time. Doug and Cathy Cowan
Heartfelt condolences to you all.
She was a lovely woman who always treated us girls like her own.
To Phyllis’s family, sending our sympathies on the loss of your mother. She will be missed by her many friends she made over the years. Rest in peace, Phyllis.
Your Mom was always so good to me at the old tractor shows. I had lots of good suppers with her and your Dad.
Sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of years spent visiting in Hartney! Sincerely Leah Woychyshyn (Shelvey) and Anne Walker
Sorry to hear of your Mother’s loss, she was a very nice lady! Sincerely Cindy Reynolds and Family.
Very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of the time spent with your family. May your mom rest in peace. Tim Mills and family.
Thinking of the families during this sad time. I have met all three daughters of Phyllis and they are gems. I’m sure they take after their beautiful Mama. Sending sincere sympathies to all. Take care, Cheryl, Pam & Lisa.
To Cheryl. Pam and Lisa. We are thinking of you all as we remember your Mom. She was always very kind and welcoming to us when we were back visiting in Manitoba. She was a wonderful sister to Aunt Margaret.
Our condolences to all of Phyllis’s family, and including Don her brother. Miss Jasper taught me grade one in Hartney School. I fondly remember that year, and several Christmases when she and her sister Margaret (and I think their cousin Mary Graham) kindly shared some gifts with Shirley, George & me. Our only gifts in those days, so appreciated! Several years ago we had a lovely visit with Phyllis when we visited Hartney Long Term Care, met her as she visited, and took her for great pizza night at the then Isabey’s Red Door Cafe. Blessings to all! Edith (Morden) Tarbet, Barrhead, AB
Sorry to hear this news sympathies to you all.
To the Elder family:
I had the privilege of teaching the Elder children at Hartney School many years ago. I am saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Treasure all the beautiful memories you have made over the years. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you …
With deepest and sincerest sympathies…. Mel Deydey
Deepest and most sincere sympathy to family. She will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Jill Combs and family.
My deepest sympathies to the Elder Family.
My condolences always in joyed visits with Phyllis at the tractor shows
First – condolences to you all, and then some memories.
It was a pleasure to serve at your parents’ wedding dinner. I remember how beautiful they both were. Thee was a summer when a couple of you were very little that I worked for Phyllis, mostly cleaning… I recall the steep steps to the upstairs in the old house.
Later your Mom was always so supportive of your Dad’s love of the John Deere…she had her own collection of the toy ones.
Always great to see them at the Dixon Clan reunions.
Always a lady and kind.
To all of Phyllis family, thinking of you at this difficult time of Phyllis passing. She was an interesting lady with a kind heart. Jim Murray & Marlene Fitzsimmons
Thinking of you and your families. May the happy memories of Phyllis stay with you always.
To the Elder Family
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Keep your fondest memories close to your hearts.
Cheryl, Pam, Lisa and families.
Sorry I wont be able to attend your moms funeral today but I send you all my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother and grandmother. She was such a kind, caring and accommodating lady. I remember riding on the school bus and pulling into the Elder yard to pick you up and Brent too and admiring all that nice green equipment your family always had around there and eventually purchasing your 8630 with the blade on it from your mom. She was always genuinely interested in what and how everyone was doing. Cherish your memories and remember the good times. Thinking of you all.
Paul and Ania Hammond
Our condolences to to all the family. We had some great times with Phyllis and the Elder family. she was a good friend and we know the family matriarch will be sadly missed! We certainly remember the great John Deere tractor shows… Ron was thrilled when he got to drive one at the Killarney show. We also had a very fun filled trip to the Elks convention in Calgary (part of which we spent camping in a tent)!
Keep your happy memories close, with love and hugs to all,
Ron and Janis Gibson
Sending sympathies to the Elder family with the loss of your mom. Keep your memories close to your heart.