Obituaries

MACDONNELL, Ella Linnea

(1926 - 2013)

Ella passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 07, 2013 surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her loving husband Allan of 63 years; children, Allan (Moyna), Nancy (Bob), Colleen, Kevin (Valerie) and Garth; her grandchildren and extended family members, Jennifer (Chris), Jarett, David (Domineke), Jamie (Roland), Candice (Sean), Meghan (Scott), Blair, Shea (Nicky), Adam (Sara) and Jessica.

Ella was born in Eatonia, Saskatchewan to Gustav and Hilda Anderson. Her family moved to Athabasca, AB then at the age of 7 they relocated to Kelowna, BC. She had eight siblings and is survived by her sister Anna.

Ella and Allan lived on their farm in the Ellison district until 1978 when they moved to their current residence in Lake Country, BC.

She was especially proud of her 10 grandchildren and cherished the close relationship she shared with each one of them. She will forever be remembered for her devotion to family, home cooked meals and beautiful gardens.

Over the years, Ella had a keen interest in researching and developing a horse program that produced many quality offspring. She always enjoyed riding her horses at their ranch and continued actively riding until last summer.

As per her wishes the family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages your donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Special thanks goes out to the staff of Lake Country Manor, the team at KGH and Dr Penney.

Condolence Messages

Apr 16, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss.

With Sincere Sympathy!

From, Lawrence and Dorothy Scott and family
Apr 16, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. We have very happy memories of the ranch and Ella.

Barb and Tara
Apr 15, 2013
to all the MacDonnells,

Our most sincere sympathies on your loss. May all of your happy memories sustain you during this sad time.

Mike and Janet Skubiak
Apr 15, 2013
Allan and family,

Tony and I are so sorry for your loss. Ella was one very special and gracious lady and we too will miss her very much. Both you and Ella hold a special spot in our hearts and we pray that the Lord will surround you and the family with his love and comfort through this very difficult time.

Tony and Colleen Vander Vegte
Apr 13, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to Allan and all the family.

Sincerely, Pennie Powell (nee Piddocke)
Apr 13, 2013
Allan and all the family,

Our deepest condolences on your loss.

Gordon and Patti Reich
Apr 12, 2013
We are sad to hear of your loss. Our deepest condolences.

Greg and Barb Brosnikoff and family.
Apr 12, 2013
To all of the Macdonnell family, from all the Neave family. We are very sorry to hear of your loss. She is remembered with many fond memories of growing up in Ellison. Blessings to all of you.

Alice, Paddy (Denise), Carney (Susan), Greg (Penny) and Tara (Claude).
Apr 12, 2013
To the MacDonnells - I am so sorry for your loss. Treasure all your wonderful memories.

Susan Johal