THORSTEINSON, ELIZABETH ISABEL: Elizabeth Isabel Thorsteinson, 90 years of age, of Saskatoon, went to her Heavenly home on May 7, 2014 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. Elizabeth was born in Springwater, Saskatchewan to Walton and Mary Heworth, on December 1, 1923. She attended school in Springwater and then Normal School in Saskatoon. After a brief teaching career in Willowfield and Spinney Hill, she married Art Becker. They raised seven children and took in numerous foster children on the family farm. She found time in her busy life to garden, sew, quilt and be an active member of her community and church. After Art's passing she married Rusty Thorsteinson. Even after Rusty's passing she continued to live in Spinney Hill until the age of 85 years. At that time she moved to a senior's apartment in Saskatoon and resided there until her passing. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husbands, Arthur Becker and Rusty Thorsteinson; her children, Tessa and Michael; her great grandchildren, Taylynn and Tannon; her parents, Walton and Mary Heworth; and her brother, George Heworth. She is survived by her children: Donald (Dorothy) Becker, Mary (Tony) Caleo, Gary (Shirley) Becker, Patricia (Bill) Jerome, Louise (Cal) Knowles, Myron (Nesta) Becker; her 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her step-children: Barbara Peters, Grant (Laura) Thorsteinson, Boyd (Elaine) Thorsteinson, 7 step grandchildren and 16 step great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Spinney Hill Cemetery, St. Ann's Senior Citizen's Village Corporation or any charity pertaining to children. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Emergency and Neurology Departments at the Royal University Hospital, St. Ann's Chapel, Holy Spirit Parish and Mourning Glory Funeral Home. The Vigil for Elizabeth will be held at St. Ann's Chapel, 2910 Louise Street, Saskatoon, on Friday, May 16 at 7:00 pm with Monsignor Senger officiating. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, 114 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon, on Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 am. Rite of Committal at Spinney Hill Cemetery will follow the luncheon at Holy Spirit. Arrangements in care of John Schachtel - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200) ____________________________________________________
