MACDONNELL, Ella June 3, 1926 - April 7, 2013 Ella passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 07, 2013 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband Allan of 63 years; children, Allan (Moyna), Nancy (Bob), Colleen, Kevin (Valerie) & Garth; her grandchildren & extended family members, Jennifer (Chris), Jarett, David (Domineke), Jamie (Roland), Candice (Sean), Meghan (Scott), Blair, Shea (Nicky), Adam (Sara) & Jessica. Ella was born in Eatonia, Sask. to Gustav & Hilda Anderson. Her family moved to Athabasca, AB, then at the age of 7, they relocated to Kelowna, BC. She had 8 siblings & is survived by her sister Anna. Ella & Allan lived on their farm in the Ellison district until 1978 when they moved to their current residence in Lake Country, BC. She was especially proud of her 10 grandchildren & cherished the close relationship she shared with each one of them. She will forever be remembered for her devotion to family, home cooked meals & beautiful gardens. Over the years, Ella had a keen interest in researching & developing a horse program that produced many quality offspring. She always enjoyed riding her horses at their ranch & continued actively riding until last summer. As per her wishes the family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages your donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Special thanks goes out to the staff of Lake Country Manor, the team at KGH & Dr Penney.
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