Obituaries

Elaine went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2017 at the age of 87 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Henry; four children: Dale (Rebecca), Dorrie (Perry) Nelson, Garth (Beth); Gerry (Angie); daughter-in-law Linda Dirksengale; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; two sisters: Joyce Wolfe and Marilyn (Hank) Willms. Sadly, predeceased by her son Wes in 2015, one brother and two sisters. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. For more information on Elaine

• Jan 03, 2018
  Henry and family I am so sorry for your loss. Elaine was an elegant, gracious and
  
  generous lady. I know this is a difficult time for all of you. Please accept my condolences.
  
  Cathy Lownsbrough
• Jan 02, 2018
  Dear Henry & Family; Elaine was and is a good friend in the Lord. Today was a day of celebration of her life. I trust you received the note "God's Story through Elaine's Heart" I wrote for you folks. Just one type o I wrote on the Last line it should read " Isn't it Exciting" My apologies folks for this. Elaine always said this expression to me with a smile a mile wide! She will be missed but not forgotten.
  
  Respectfully, Mrs. Catherine Rice
• Jan 02, 2018
  Henry & family,
  
  At Meadowbrook Estates we have a "Happy Hour Pot Luck Dinner" each Friday & Elaine loved to ring the bell calling all to dinner. I often think of the Christmas movie "It's a Wonderful Life" and the quote, "Each time a bell rings an angel gets its wings". Elaine has her wings. She was a true friend and neighbour. Sadly missed by all who knew her at the complex.
  
  Ralph & Dorothy Northrup
• Dec 31, 2017
  Henry, to you and your dear family, may you sense the love and comfort of our Heavenly Father and His promises of peace. May your memories of Elaine be precious. Elsie P.
  
  
• Dec 31, 2017
  So sorry to hear about Mrs.Dirksen. She was a great lady. I had fun with her and Mr.Dirksen at church helping set up for the course we had once a week. I remember when she had a few of us girls that she thought needed a bit more help over and they had dinner for us and some gifts and all around good time. Mr. Dirksen you were my teacher at Glenmore elementary.
  
  Sincerely
  
  LaVerne Cheryl Kittle
• Dec 31, 2017
  Dear Henry & Family,
  
  It was with sadness we extend our deepest condolences.
  
  Bert & Chris Willms
• Dec 30, 2017
  Dear Henry we are so saddened to read of Elaine's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom & Marg Stafford
• Dec 30, 2017
  Dear Henry. Our thoughts and love are with you in the passing of your precious Elaine.
  
  Norm and Loretta
• Dec 29, 2017
  My thoughts and sincere prayers are with you Henry & family in this time of sadness. Elaine was a lovely soul and she will be so very missed by all.
  
  Paddie Ferraro
• Dec 29, 2017
  Dear Henry and family, we read about Elaine's passing today while sitting outside our trailer here in AZ. It was shocking to us! What a hard time for you! Prayers for strength and peace for the days ahead, Alvin and Kathy Meyer.
  
  
• Dec 29, 2017
  To the Dirksen clan; we are sad to hear of Elaine's passing. Please know that you are in our prayers.
  
  Kathleen & Tavita Faalele & Rose Morrow
• Dec 29, 2017
  We were saddened to hear of Elaine's passing. We remember the good times we had working on the Willowcreek mailouts. Always enjoyed the chats we had while stuffing envelopes. We know you will miss her very much and may the Lord be your comfort in knowing you will see her again - Jake & Helen Wiens
• Dec 29, 2017
  Absent from the body but present with the Lord. Sincere condolences to the Dirksen family. Carolyn and Jim Oakes
• Dec 29, 2017
  My thoughts and prayers are with you. Helen Dick
  
  
• Dec 29, 2017
  Dear Henry & Family: Elaine was a good friend and we will miss seeing her. We had many fun times and appreciated the obvious closeness to her Lord. It's great to know we will be seeing her again! Hugs to you all - Bill & Dori Hoshizaki

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