Estermae Parsons (nee Burdon)
May 11th, 2016
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Estermae Parsons (nee Burdon) – beloved Wife, Mother, Great-Grandmother, Grandmother and Sister. Estermae left this world on May 11, 2016 with close family at her side.
Predeceased by her sister Joan (Sawyer), Estermae is survived by her husband Al of 56 years; her 4 children – Ken, Lucille, Vicki (Egilsson) and Elva (Mathieu); her sister Marilyn (Isaac) and brothers Loyd and Ted. She has 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Estermae and Al made Chilliwack their home in 1989, where she became involved in the Valley Women’s Business Network. She served as Secretary and Treasurer for many years and was honoured with a lifetime membership in 2013.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the S.P.C.A. or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation in Estermae’s name.
A Memorial Service and reception will be held at Chilliwack United Church - 45835 Spadina Avenue – on Saturday May 28, 2016 at 1pm.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Messages:
My heart is sad; Estermae was a calming strength of encouragement for me as we emailed our journey through radiation treatments. We counted down together "5 down 11 to go" our path to being a survivor. I will always remember her positive, calming demeanour and of course her Smile. Condolences to all of you
Estermae you are sadly missed in so many ways ....our quiet times often brought tears of sorrow than ended in joy. often our laughter turned to giggles of streaming tears ...we enjoyed many fond times together. No words will lighten your pain Al however the comfort of those all about you will ease the days ahead....and may the joy of life be yours !! Noel and I are here for you ....while keeping you in our prayers love always
With deepest sympathy,
Sending your family sincere condolences in this time of very great sorrow. Words are never enough. I'm sorry.
I will miss you, Estermae. We were sisters in kind in the Valley Womens Network and received our 20 year lifetime membership together. We had many wonderful years together and I will always treasure them. I know you with Jesus now and that is comforting. Bless you dear. Your friend in Christ.
Sorry for your loss! I know God is glad to have her by his side. Her happy face and beautiful demeaner will be a great memory!
So sorry to read of your loss in the T/C. Estermae was one of my classmates at Mt Newton High School and my roommate when we trained as nurses at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. She was a kind and loving person and will be missed. I believe that she is in the Light of Spirit and all is well!! Carol Pickup