Obituary of Sarah Eaket

It is with sadness that the family announces the death of Belle Eaket on Sunday March 25, 2007 at the age of 93 years at the Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford. Belle was born at Boyne Lake, Alberta in 1914, the second of eight children to Ed and Sarah McConnell. She moved with her family to the Bolney district of Saskatchewan in 1919 when she was 5 years old and later to the South Branch district where she met and married Harvey Eaket. Belle and Harvey lived a long and loving life together. Belle is survived by her sons Calvin (Frances) Eaket of Livelong and grandchildren Brenda and Dallas; Glenn (Paulette) Eaket of Vermilion AB and grandchildren Darwin, Connie, and Rodney; and Ron (Judy) Eaket of Prince Albert and grandchildren Craig and Chris; brothers Bill McConnell (Joyce) of Glaslyn and Roland McConnell (Joyce) of Boyle, AB; brother in law Roy Eaket (Ramona) of Livelong, sisters-in-law Lois McConnell and Edith McConnell, brother-in-law Frank Statham of Lethbridge, AB; longtime friend Janet McConnell and numerous nieces and nephews. She also has seven great grandchildren whose pictures adorned the walls of her room at the Turtleford Health Centre. Greeting Belle in Heaven are her parents Ed and Sarah McConnell, her loving husband Harvey Eaket; brothers George, Ed, Bert and Howard McConnell; sister Ellen and a special infant granddaughter. Belle spent her entire adult life in the South Branch district north east of Livelong where she and Harvey farmed, and then later in town where they retired in 1972. Belle was a loving, caring and generous lady devoted to her children and their families. She was always welcoming, comforting and forgiving to all. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening, cooking, cake decorating, tending her many house plants, bowling and quilting with the Livelong Lakesiders. Visiting and especially family gatherings were special times for Belle. She will be sadly missed by all. A celebration of Belle’s life was held on Friday March 30, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Livelong Community Hall followed by interment at the Livelong Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to McCaw Funeral Service of Lloydminster. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be sent to the Riverside Health Care Complex Resident Fund, the Turtle Valley Lodge or to a Charity of the Donor’s choice. CARD OF THANKS The children of Belle Eaket express deep thanks and appreciation to our relatives, friends and neighbors for the kindness and courtesies shown to us during this sad time. We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support. Thank you for all the cards, phone calls, flowers, gift baskets and food. To all who gave donations in Mom's name, thank you. Thank you to the caregivers at the Riverside Health Centre and the Turtle Valley Lodge. You all were so kind to Mom during her stay with you. You brought brightness and laughter to her life and she loved each of you. To Reverend Canon Don Skinner for your reverence and wonderful service, and to Judy Gies for the beautiful music that made the service complete, thank you. To her nephews, Alex McConnell, Roy Helman, Roger McConnell, Delmar Caplette, Todd McConnell and Bill Stewart who carried her with such care and dignity, thank you. To Darrell Eaket for presenting the eulogy, you did her proud, Darrell, thanks. To the caregivers who provided the honor guard, your tribute was wonderful, thank you. To the ladies who provided the delicious lunch after the interment, thanks to you all. And last but certainly not least thanks to Dale McCaw and his wonderful staff at McCaw Funeral Service for your guidance and service during our time of need. Mom, you lived with us as you left us, with PRIDE, PEACE, FAMILY LOVE, TEACHINGS, and wonderful MEMORIES. You are once again with your beloved husband Harv, and cherished family and friends who have left before you. So until we are all together again, we love you Mom. THANK YOU. Calvin, Glenn, Ron & Families.