Eleanora EMELUTH

Eleanora More ( nee Emeluth) MORE – A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held on Friday, May 28th at 2 PM at the Regina Funeral Home, Highway #1 East for Eleanora More who passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at the age of 89 years. A reception will follow the service. Eleanor, as she preferred to be called, was predeceased by her husband, John; her mother, Anna; father, Sophus Emeluth; and one aunt, Marie. The service is in remembrance of her spirit and goodwill that contributed so much to the lives of everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her. They mourn her passing. Eleanor was a diligent perfectionist in everything she sought to accomplish. She took keen delight in sports especially tennis in her earlier years and golf more recently. A strong competitor, she played both games at near professional levels but believed that enjoying the game was more important than winning. Excellence characterized her long career with one of Canada’s major national employers where in a bygone era she occupied the job of secretary, a misnomer in every sense of the word when looked at from the perspective of her outstanding contribution to the organization. It was often remarked that the business would close down if Eleanor didn’t show up for work. She was the repository of corporate intelligence. In today’s more enlightened world she would have been a senior manager which in fact she was except for the title. If we mourn Eleanor’s passing we must also mourn the loss of her unrealized potential. In a sense, Eleanor was born 30 years too soon. Apart from sports and business, Eleanor’s passion was cooking. And what a cook she was! It was a gourmet experience to be invited to her home for dinner. Her Danish heritage was evident in her wild and domestic game dinners that exceeded the quality to be found in the finest restaurants. But her real specialty was pastries of every kind prepared to perfection. Eleanor loved to entertain and her New Years’ dinners were memorable. She and Johnny enjoyed many happy years together in pleasant association with their many friends. She was a compassionate and devoted caregiver to Johnny during his declining years. And following his passing, she managed to do some world traveling. Eleanor suffered ill health towards the end of her life but faced this condition with stoicism and a positive outlook taking each day as it came and relishing small pleasures. Heartfelt appreciation goes to all those who helped Eleanor in her final days, only a few of whom are mentioned here: Gordon and Connie Smith, Sandra Warnecke, Vi Allan, and especially Ken Kovacs and the staff of Caring Arms Personal Care Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign a book of condolences at www.obituariestoday.com. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306-789-8850).