Ella Dorothea Lewis, late of Weyburn, passed away February 10, 2014, at the age of 83 years. Ella was predeceased by her parents Daniel and Nettie Maier; brother Willie Maier; great-granddaughter Hope Grace Nicolson.Ella is survived by her husband Dahlton, Weyburn; children: Wade (Vicki) Lewis, Saskatoon and family: Michelle (Triston) Nicolson and their children [Hunter and Piper], Moose Jaw, Andrea (Devin) Martyniuk, Saskatoon, Amanda (Keagan) Coleman, Saskatoon; Twyla (Nicholas) Szoke, Winnipeg, MB, and their family: Sheldon, Alicia, Shelby, Winnipeg; Carla Lewis, Preeceville; sisters: Ida (Dick) Gerbrandt, Cranbrook, BC, Adella (Irven) Pilling, Livelong; sister-in-law Judy Dembiczak, Weyburn; brothers-in-law: Delmar (Minetta) Lewis, Richmond, BC, Darcy (Jean) Lewis, Maple Creek, Richard (Karen) Lewis, Courtney, BC; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ella was born on June 19, 1930 in Coronach. Ella spent her early years on the farm, then in the town of Coronach. Being of German descent, Ella's first language was German. When she started school she knew little English and was very shy. Ella attended school in Coronach, then Briercrest Bible College at Caronport. She later went on to Teacher's College in Moose Jaw from 1958-59. Her first teaching assignment was in Colgate where she boarded at the home of Herb and Mary Lewis. This is where she met the love of her life, Dahlton Albert Lewis. Ella and Dahlton were married on April 3, 1961 and enjoyed nearly 53 years of marriage. Ella adored Dahlton. To this union were born three children, Wade, Twyla, and Carla. Dahlton and Ella farmed for over 40 years around Colgate. Ella taught school for many years in Colgate, Tribune and Goodwater elementary schools. She retired from teaching in 1993 after nurturing and molding many generations of young lives. In 2002, Dahlton and Ella retired from farming and moved into Weyburn. As Dahlton and Ella's family grew, Ella was blessed with more children to dote on and nurture. Ella was very proud of her three children, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and all of their extended families, and took a keen interest in all of their lives. The quiet, shy schoolgirl blossomed into a social butterfly. Ella had many friends and was very active in her community. She was a member of many organizations such as Saskatchewan Hospital Auxiliary, Colgate Hospital Guild, United Church Women, Superannuated Teachers, Eastern Star, Red Hat Society, Diabetic Association, Square-dance clubs, Old-time dance club, bowling, and curling. Ella loved to socialize, play games and cards, and cherished time spent with her family and friends. She also loved to garden, cook, and bake, and made sure that her guests never went hungry. Ella and Dahlton enjoyed their travels together to Europe, the Maritimes, Branson, Seattle, British Columbia and Alaska. Ella is fondly remembered by family, friends and her students as a kind-hearted lady who was caring, nurturing, and always supportive. She had the kindest voice and always knew the right words to say. A small lady with a big heart, Ella was always loving, friendly and had a smile for everyone. A funeral service for Ella was held on Friday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace United Church, Weyburn with Rev. M. Barnabas, officiating. Interment followed at Colgate Cemetery, Colgate. Lunch was held at the Upper Grace Hall. For family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Ella may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279-3rd Ave. N, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H8, or a charity of choice. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com "Our family serving your family"
