VAN DE RYSE
Lizzie (nee Stanger)
August 12, 1928 - June 26, 2017
Liz Van De Ryse passed away at the continuing care centre in Drumheller on 26 June 2017. She was born in Aberdeen Scotland, the fourth child of John and Annabella Stanger. The family came to Canada in 1930 and lived in the Orkney district where she attended school. The family moved to Drumheller in 1940. Mom met and married Edward Van De Ryse and together had 5 children: Mom was an active member of the Legion Auxiliary, TOPS, Bowling and Avon. Acquiring many trophies and certificates for her involvement. She loved gardening and sitting outside listening to the birds sing. She is survived by her daughters Marie (Richard) Glover, Doneal Kasie, Donna Heller, and son Ed (Debbie) Van De Ryse. She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Rick (Tammi) Glover, Joe (Amber) Glover, Eddie Van De Ryse, Michelle Scott, Greg (Jen) Heller and Kristin (Darren) Lazich. Her great-grandchildren include Lincoln and Brandon Glover and Autumn, Aubrianna and Porsha Glover, Lisa Van De Ryse, Kayla and Kelsey Scott, Liam, Mike and Beth Heller and Hugh Lazich. Great-great-grandchild: Blake Glover. She also leaves nieces, nephews, and good friends behind. She was predeceased by her husband Edward, daughter Barbara, father and mother and sisters Annabel, Kathleen, Margaret, Edith, and brother Tom. The family would like to extend a warm Thank You to the doctors, nurses and continuing care staff for your attention to our Mother during her stay there. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association. Funeral Services will be held at Courtney-Winters Funeral Home with Rev. Heather Carlson officiating on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Courtney-Winters Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.
