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Portrait of Elizabeth Florence Ritchie
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Elizabeth Florence Ritchie

October 2, 1934 – December 25, 2024
Lived 90 years
Calgary, Alberta
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1934
Born October 2
1939
Elizabeth was 5 when Canada declared war on Germany as World War II began
1945
Elizabeth was 11 when World War II ended
1957
Elizabeth was 23 when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965
Elizabeth was 31 when the Maple Leaf flag was raised for the first time
1972
Elizabeth was 38 when Paul Henderson's goal won the Summit Series against the Soviet Union
1989
Elizabeth was 55 when the Berlin Wall fell
1991
Elizabeth was 57 when the Soviet Union dissolved
2000
Elizabeth was 66 when the world entered 2000 with few Y2K computer problems
2010
Elizabeth was 76 when Sidney Crosby's golden goal won Olympic gold in Vancouver
2023
Elizabeth was 89 when King Charles III was crowned
2024
Passed away December 25, age 90
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From Laurie Adams

I have a lot of memories with Mom. She was there when I graduated high school and graduated to become a nurse cheering me on. Climbing a mountain with me then having a tea at the top, driving around in the Z3 BMW which she loved. Watching hockey and baseball. Shopping for clothes or decor items, having a glass of wine on the deck while looking through decorating magazines from the library. Making cookies, pies, and cakes together. Sharing wisdom and knowledge with each other. But what I miss most is seeing her smile, hugging her, her gentle spirit, her sense of humour, talking with her daily sharing ideas and dreams, and praying with her. I am grateful and blessed to call her my Mom. Love Laurie Adams

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