ELLEN RENNER

1922 - 2007

Ellen Renner, beloved wife of the late C. Henry Renner, of Taber, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2007 surrounded by her family, at the age of 85 years.
Ellen leaves to cherish her memory a daughter Sheri (Hans) Sorensen of Vauxhall and their family Kevin (Cindy) Sorensen (and Cindy’s children Alex and Ginny Holoboff), Paul (Christie) Sorensen (and their children Kori and Cody), Ian (Sherry) Sorensen; son Charlie (Linda) Renner of Taber and their family Shelley (Robert) Tilleman (and their children Wesley, Clayton and Jade), Stacey (Angela) Renner (and their son Aidan), Robin (Rob) Ducharme (and their children Ethan, Dominique and Brianna), Erin (Chad) Mellafont; daughter Maureen (Ron) Sutka of Cranford and their family Michelle (John) Winters (and their children Kallista and Kyrra), Jason (Jennifer) Sutka (and Jennifer’s children Josh and Tyrah Sebok), Troy Sutka; and son James Renner of Edmonton. Ellen is also survived by her other family Gwen Hill, Connie Johnston, Marie Halverson and their families; sister-in-law Esther Fox and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Ellen was predeceased by her husband Henry of fifty years; parents Patrick & Nora Boyd; brother James (Betty) Boyd; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Mary (Owen) Neilson, Roy (Ruth) Renner, Hazel (James) Sinclair, Emma Renner, Mae (Eugene) Jaque, Myrle Renner and Ivan (Dolly) Renner.
Ellen was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served at various capacities through the years.  Mom was an avid garage saler with a keen eye for antiques.  Her generous spirit was felt by many in the community. She was always quick to lend a hand or just a smile when it was needed.
Ellen was born August 7, 1922 in Greenock, Scotland, the daughter of Patrick and Nora Boyd. Ellen immigrated to Canada with her parents in 1930. She met and later married Henry in Calgary after the war. Together they settled in Taber.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, November 1, 2007 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and at the church prior to the Funeral Service on Friday, November 2, 2007 between 9:00 A.M. and 9:45 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5314 - 54 Street, Taber on Friday, November 2, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. with Bishop Frank Walton conducting.  Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ellen’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge, 402, 740 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 0W9 or to the Taber Hospital Foundation (Continuing Care), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.