We Remember

KLAMUT, Elizabeth

June 12, 1921 — September 3, 2024

Our dear mother, Elizabeth, passed away on September 3, 2024, at the amazing age of 103. She was born in Killaly, Saskatchewan on June 12, 1921, to Margareta and Andreas Runzer.

When she was 14, Elizabeth and her family moved to Kelowna, BC from the prairies, and it was here that she spent many years enjoying the sunshine and the company of family and friends. Always hardworking and determined, Elizabeth began working at a young age and experienced several different employment opportunities, including sorting in the packing houses, working in the orchards, as a nanny, and a position at Tranquille Clinic in Kamloops, BC.

Upon her return from Tranquille, Elizabeth met her husband John in Kelowna, and together they made the move to Prince Rupert, BC. Although she missed the warmer weather and her family in Kelowna, Elizabeth made many dear friends during her time there. She was also employed at the Prince Rupert Daily News and pursued seasonal work at the canneries. Finally, upon our dad’s retirement (30 years later), her dream of moving back to Kelowna became a reality.

Elizabeth’s creativity was evident in so many ways, including her love of cooking and baking, fine needlework, and gardening. Her cakes, pastries, donuts, and apple strudel were second to none.

Elizabeth lived independently until her admission to hospital. She will be lovingly missed and remembered for her delightful laugh, love for her children, and her generosity and kindness. Her husband John passed away in 2010, and she is survived by her daughter Janice and son Garry.

There will be no service by request.

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