Elvie Alvina Morrison Smith Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Elvie Alvina Morrison Smith

November 03, 1940 - April 25, 2017

Obituary For Elvie Alvina Morrison Smith

Elvie Alvina Smith (nee Morrison), resident of Beaverlodge, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Beaverlodge Hospital, at the age of 76 years.

Elvie was born November 3, 1940 at the Sexsmith Hospital. She was the 9^th child of 11. She enjoyed milking goats and riding her horse, Silver. She was her mother’s helper.

Elvie attended school at MacHenry on Emerson Trail and then to school in Sexsmith for Grande 9, then Grande Prairie Composite High. She worked at Ophus gas station in Sexsmith and later, the Grande Prairie Hospital. Elvie was extremely organized, had beautiful hand writing, and put her family above all else. She loved to dance and play music.

She married Wesley Smith in 1957. Their daughter Debra was born in 1958 followed by their son Dennis in 1962.

Elvie is survived by her husband Wesley of 60 years; son Dennis (Deborah); grandchildren: Preston and Anna Smith; siblings: Leonard Morrison, Aileen (John) Patterson, Linda See, and Carol Allen; and sister in-law Joan (Curt) Cameron.

She was predeceased by her daughter Debra Smith; siblings: Christine Bryan, Edith Hogue, Donald Morrison, Percy Morrison, Myrtle Melnyk, and Neil Morrison; sisters in-law Elsie Smith and Evelyn Morrison.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 1:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).

Memorial Donations may be made to the Beaverlodge Hospital Foundation (Box 480, Beaverlodge, AB, T0H 0C0).

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June 24, 2021

Bush Dennis and Joyce

We are thinking of you both at this sad time.
June 24, 2021

Isley Darlene

I'm thinking of all of you you. I'd like to express my condolences and Since l'm out of the country I'm unable to visit or attend Elvie's service. Roy will be there. I will visit when I get back. Please take care❤
June 24, 2021

Dunbar Bernie and Dianne

Thinking of you all in your loss of Ellvie. Remember the fun times and take care.
June 24, 2021

Watmough Wendy

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. She will be missed by all. Give your dDad a hug and my prayers are with you Blessings to all. Love Wendy
June 24, 2021

Smith/Gibert Tammy & James

All our love and prayers, are with you all, as we say good bye to a beautiful amazing person! Elvie will live on in all the recipes and memories she has shared, with all of us! Strength to you all this week as buring your soulmate, parent, grandparent, is by far the hardest thing to do! God Bless!

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