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Elsie TRAPTOW

1913 - 2013


Elsie Traptow of Ponoka, Alberta passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 100. She was predeceased by her husband Fred (1981) and daughter Marion (1992). Elsie will be remembered for her love of gardening, quilting, playing cards and farm life. Once a farm girl, always a farm girl. Her last days were filled with precious time spent with all of her family. Elsie will be greatly missed by her son Marvin and daughter Elaine; grandchildren Erin Jolly (Garth), Eric Baker(Melissa), Dane Baker (Tara); great-grandchildren Austin, Jake, Blake and Luke; sisters Helen Kikel, Selma Sand and Luella Krefting. A celebration of her life was held on Monday, January 6, 2014 1:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Community Centre in Ponoka. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made the Rimoka Housing Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice. To express condolences to Elsie’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.


Arrangements Entrusted to Ponoka Funeral Home

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