Memories of Elsie Shyba

Thursday, April 5, 2007

Elsie My Loving Family

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Elsie My Friend

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Elsie the Caterer

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Elsie the Teacher and Mentor

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Elsie's Obituary

SHYBA – Elsie (aka Baba) 1925 - 2007 Elsie Shyba, beloved to all who knew her, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2007 at the age of 81 years. An extraordinarily loving person, Elsie was intelligent, generous, fun-loving, and inspired us all in ways that will forever make us better people. Elsie was born on July 11, 1925 in Vegreville, Alberta to Mary and Michael Powley. She attended Normal School in Edmonton and thereafter became a lifelong teacher and mentor, beginning her career in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Alberta. In 1958, she, husband Walter, and children Lori and Jack moved to Calgary where she taught Kindergarten and Grade One for many years at Westgate Elementary School and proudly taught Ukrainian cultural classes at St. Stephen’s Ukrainian Parish. After retiring, she, along with son Jack, formed Eat With Relish Catering where they pleased many a hungry crowd with their wonderful menus. Elsie was an excellent conversationalist, loved music, singing, dancing, and playing bridge, and always lit up a room the moment she arrived. All of us who knew and loved her will agree that Baba was larger than life, a respectful and loyal friend to all, and will be missed beyond imagining. She was predeceased by her husband , Walter, in 1990. She is survived by her loving children Jack (Carolyn), Lori (Paul), and grandchildren Austin, Warwick, Allyn, and Madelyn. Divine Liturgy will be held at St. Stephen’s Ukrainian Catholic Church (4903 45 Street SW) on Easter Monday, April 9, 2007 at 11:00. Interment will be at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens at a later date, where she be will laid to rest beside her husband Walter Shyba. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to share your memories of Elsie with us at http://memoriesofelsieshyba.blogspot.com.