H. ELIZABETH D. HALVORSEN
14/11/1942 ~ 30/03/2015


Elizabeth was born in Williamsburg ON, the third youngest of 14 children born to Wilfred & Lillian Hayes. In 1969 she came to Moose Jaw, SK where her husband Jim was posted with the Canadian Armed Forces. Elizabeth remained in the home they purchased in 1970 until her passing. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Jim, her parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, daughter-in-law Terri, and grandson Adam. She leaves to mourn her passing 2 brothers & 4 sisters, particularly her sister Kate; sons Richard (Teresa) Halvorsen, Todd Halvorsen, Aaron Halvorsen; daughters Tracey (Rod) Duncan, Colleen Halvorsen, Dana Halvorsen; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and friends. Elizabeth was employed with Employment & Immigration Canada for 25 years. In 1997, she joined the team at the Moose Jaw Fire Department, where she worked in the alarm room for 5 years until her retirement. Elizabeth was a member of many Boards including the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association, Wakamow Valley Authority, South Central Employment Board, and the Local Agricultural Board. She volunteered many hours with Minto Family Life single mothers group, Canadian Cancer Society, Saskatchewan Lung Association, and Hunger in Moose Jaw. Elizabeth had a work ethic of the highest order and often pushed the envelope to the limit. Her integrity allowed her to have solid relationships with all that knew her. She took great pride in her home renovation projects and loved nothing more than puttering about in her yard and garden. A Funeral Service will be held at Parkview Funeral Chapel, on April 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Rick Krofchek presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation, 3602 Millar Ave, Saskatoon, SK, S7P 0B1, or a charity of your choice. Blair & Kelly Scott, Funeral Directors. (306) 694-5500. Please see our online book of condolences at www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca.