Peacefully, after a valiant struggle, at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Elizabeth Louise Deichert passed away January 22, 2007 in her 50th year. She leaves to mourn her passing her parents Earl and Phylis (McBride) Deichert of R.R. 2 Zurich, her brother John of Angus and her sister Susan of Ottawa. She is also survived by aunts and uncles, Dorothy Elligsen, Claire and Margaret Deichert, Margaret L. Deichert, Edward and Elaine Deichert, Hugh McBride, Wesley McBride, John and Mary McBride and many cousins. Elizabeth had been employed as a civil servant for the Ontario Government for over 25 years, most recently for the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Zurich on Friday, January 26, 2007 at 2 p.m. (visitation 1 hour prior) Pastor Ann Krueger officiating. Interment St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery.
Charitable contributions may be made to the ME Association of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Condolence From: Matthew Diegel
Dear Deichert family,
I’ve known Liz, and many of you, since Lutheran Student Movement days at Western, beginning in 1979. We discovered at Luther House that not only that we were distant cousins on the Thiel side but that we shared a lot of views, and were quite good talkers! She was usually patient as I caught up to her beliefs, but every so often there was that sly smile, as if to say, ‘You’re kidding, right?!’
Her presence at my ordination 1987 was special, as she had been there on and off as I had worked and stumbled toward that goal, had been bold enough to disagree with me, and had told me what I should always remember to do as a pastor.
The last time I saw Liz in Toronto I was about 1 month away, in November 1994, from moving from Windsor to here in Thunder Bay. It’s difficult to believe all the time that has passed since then. We continued to exchange Christmas cards and small notes — her’s always on time, mine always in reply.
Liz has been in my thoughts much these past few years, worrying about her illness that she and others had told me about, and praying that she would once more gain strength to do what she loved to do, and dreamed about doing.
By the end of January this year, when I hadn’t heard from her, I decided I had to write first this time. I felt something had happened, but didn’t know what. When the card from Susan arrived this past Monday, I grew excited, and embarassed that I was late once again! Then my joy turned to sadness, anger, and memories. Thank you to Susan for writing — as difficult as it was to do, knowing this early is so important.
In Liz’s death, we have all lost someone special. May God’s loving arms enfold her forever in peace, as God begins to answer her questions about life, God, the church, illness, death, and everything. And may God be able to listen!
God be with you during this time.
Matthew Diegel
Condolence From: Martha (Gascho) Clinch
To the Deichert family,
I was saddened to hear of your tragic loss.
As I was raised down the street from Liz’s grandparents, she was frequently at our home with my sister. She will always be part of our childhood memories of Zurich.
“The eternal God is our refuge and underneath are the everlasting rooms.”
May the God of all comfort be your strength during this time.
Condolence From: Liz Lawson & Hans
Sorry to read of Elizabeth’s passing Marion told us about at Dad’s visitation
Liz
Condolence From: Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Dear Phylis, Earl, John and Susan: Please accept our heartfelt sympathy during the loss of your dear daughter and sister, Elizabeth, who was taken at such a young age. You must be so proud of her many accomplishments in life. Cherish the memories and keep all the great memories close in your heart. God Bless You.
Doug, Betty Lynn, Jaime and Kraig Eckel
Condolence From: Jack (Little Jack) Zondag
Earl and Phylis,
My Christian condolences go to you and your family. May you be comforted by our heavenly Father in this time of grieving. We grieve, but not in vain, because we know and have the promise of a resurrection at the end of time. I pray that the Christian community upholds you in their prayers and that you may be enabled to bear with your loss as a result.
Jack and Mynie Zondag
Condolence From: Tony & Jane Lansbergen
Dear Phyllis, Earl, John and Susan,
Sorry to hear of Liz’s passing .
Please accept our deepest sympathies.Being a former neighbour, I was always curious in what direction peoples lives went ,who I knew as child, and I was quite impressed and little jealous with, how all three of your children lives progressed. At this time of sadness also be very proud as parents and siblings of what you have accomplished.
Tony & Jane Lansbergen
Condolence From: Mary Claire Dugas
Dear Susan, John, and Mr. and Mrs. Deichert,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I know that Elizabeth fought hard and bravely.
May your love and faith give you comfort at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary Claire
Condolence From: Donna (Schilbe) & Jim Hoffman
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Condolence From: Sarah McNeill
Dear Phyllis, Earl, John and Susan,
Your angel has gone on before you, and I can only too keenly imagine your pain. She fought valiantly for so long and, during all that time, you gave everything that was humanly possible to assist and sustain her in the battle. You did not fail her, nor did life, nor God. Hard as it is to live with the mystery, it was simply her time to move on.
I would dearly have loved to be with you in this moment of intense grief. As it is, I send my warmest thoughts, and tears.
Your loving friend,
Sarah
Condolence From: Eunice Kropf
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Liz and I spent a lot of chilhood years together playing in Grandpa and Grandma Deichert’s back yard and in my back yard. We spent many hours on my swing and in my playhouse. I’m sorry I can’t be with you today, but my thoughts and prayers are with you as you struggle through this day and the next while. The Lord Bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face shine on you and give you his peace.
Eunice(Gascho)Kropf
Condolence From: Becky & Gene Bender
Dear Phyllis & Earl, We hadn’t known about Elizabeth’s illness and were very saddened to read of her death in the paper today. This is such a loss for you and your family, and knowing you I know how important your children are in your life. They are the best gifts we could ever possibly have, and our thoughts are with you during this time of sad loss. Unfortunately, we can’t come to visitation or the funeral service, but we are there with you in spirit. Love to my always-favourite teacher, Becky (&Gene)
Condolence From: Paule Saillant
Condolence From: France Michel
Dear Susan, Your sister will be always present in your heart. I think about you and I hope you will be ok.
Condolence From: Claire Hogenkamp
Dear, strong and gentle friend. It seems as though I’ve known you forever as we talked about life, death, health and illness. I with fibromyalgia and you with chronic fatigue syndrome shared our experiences, our strengths and our hopes. Yet we never set eyes on each other because we were too weak to travel. Finally, I was well enough to come and see you and fate intervened to prevent it. You were too ill. So we stayed telephone friends until the end. I miss you so much already. Who will challenge the health care system with me now that you have gone? Your “Patients Bill of Rights” is needed more than ever. Dearest friend, your journey through life was an important one and departure came too soon. You made a huge difference to me and I’m so grateful we met. My sincerest sympathy to your parents, sister and brother, who were ever present throughout your courageous struggle with cancer. You may have lost the battle but not the war because others will carry on your work. God has welcomed you. Peace be with you.
Condolence From: Don & Charlene Oesch
Phylis, Earl and family: We would like to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your daughter Elizabeth. Memories of the past in ZPS, remind me of a girl who was always smiling and who enjoyed her life and family to the fullest. May God grant her peace Don & Charlene Oesch
Condolence From: Evelyn Vincent
Phylis & Earl, So sorry to read of your loss. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time. I pray that the memories of happier times, help carry you through.
Condolence From: Debbie (Hillman) Burr
I was so sorry to hear of Liz’s long illness and passing. Although I had not seen her in many years I have lots of wonderful memories of our high school friendship. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Debbie Burr
Condolence From: Liz Rossnagel
Dear Deichert Family: I was in a state of shock to find out in early January that Liz had cancer but her phone message to me was full of hope that she was getting better and praised her sister Sue for helping her through the chemo and recovery. Although I will be unable to be with you as you morn the loss of your dear daughter and sister, please know that my prayers and thoughts will be with you and Liz’s extended family and friends. I cannot tell you how important family was to Liz and I know the undying love and support you gave her over the past few years as she struggled with health issues, meant everything to her. She was a very special person, with a heart of gold and deep sense of conviction as a Lutheran and a Liberal. From the first day I met her in the halls of the Universty of Western Ontario waiting for our International Politics class to start, to the last time I visited her in her condo about a year and a half ago we still loved to talk politics and religion. For me I have lost a dear soul mate, with whom no matter how long between visits or chats it felt like just yesterday that we spoke. “None of us live to ourselves and none of us die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord, so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” (Rom.14:7-8) With deepest sympathy Liz Rossnagel
Condolence From: Julie Healy{McBride}
I am so sorry to hear about you’r loss!! My prays will be with you at this time of need and sorrow!!!My Condolences go out to you’r hollow family at this time of need!!! My thoughts will be with you’s for a long time!!
Condolence From: Jim Oesch
To Earl,Phylis and families. I would like to extend my condolences to all of you at this time of your need. Sorry for your loss of a very nice person. Jim Oesch