Eleanor passed away peacefully while in the kind care of the wonderful staff at The Summit at Quadra Village in Victoria, BC, on December 9, 2022.
Eleanor was born in Moose Jaw, SK, on March 17, 1926 and was raised in a lively, loving family of seven children during the Great Depression. She thrived in the successive roles of educator, wife, spiritual worker, farmer, stepmother, and grandmother before returning to school to obtain her Master of Social Work, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degrees. She continued to serve others as a minister, counsellor, and retreat leader. Throughout her career and her life, Eleanor significantly contributed to the greater good of those around her, supporting many individuals and families. She ultimately retired in Sidney, BC, and continued to inspire her community there. She embraced aging and led a mindful spiritual journey towards her heavenly home. Eleanor will be remembered for her enthusiasm for life and her unconditional love for others. With increasing simplicity and contentment, her smile beautifully reflected her core value—the wonderful abundance of God’s eternal love.
Eleanor was predeceased by the love of her life, Stanley Stamm; her stepdaughter, Marcia Craig; her great-granddaughter Kira Broeder; her parents, John and Barbara McDermit and all six of her siblings. She is survived by her stepson, Garry (Rolly) Stamm; Garry’s three children, Debbie (Rick) Doucette, Corey (Shelley) Stamm, Shelly (Jeff) Boulton, and their families; Marcia’s daughters, Paula Craig and Teresa (Michael) Broeder and their family; as well as many nieces and nephews and their families. In gratitude, Eleanor will be missed by family and loving friends.
Eleanor’s memorial will be attended by a small circle of close friends and family on March 17, 2023, at 2 PM, at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, BC. The service will be live-streamed through Virtual Memorial Gatherings. She will be interred in Mossbank, SK. We send our condolences to all those who knew and loved Eleanor.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Cleo Whiting
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Sharon Greiner As our daughter, Barb Raine, has commented Eleanor impacted myself and our whole family with her gracious gifts of mercy, compassion & unconditional love. Eleanor took me, a struggling young mother, under her wing, mentoring & teaching me; showing me the blessings of having children (& how to love them); exemplifying a Christ filled life. In doing so she played a pivotal role in my decision to ask Jesus into my life, a date now some 56 years behind me. We owe her so much! I was blessed to visit her several times in her Sydney home & look fwd to seeing her in heaven someday.
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Barb Raine (Greiner) This beautiful woman made an impact on me as a small child. Eleanor and my mom were friends from the Vantage area. I will never forget the many hours we spent at the farm. The playhouse always holds many great memories for me. She impacted my life at a very young age and I have held her and her gentle spirit close to me always.
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David Ewart I was a colleague of Eleanor’s when she ministered at Chalmers United, Vancouver. Your description of her personality and abilities is what made her such a great person to work with. I trust the many good memories you have will give you comfort and strength in this time.
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Shelley Lavenne Den Haan Eleanor was a gem and beautiful soul. I got to know her briefly when I was a theological student in the 1990s after she retired in Victoria. My condolences to her family and friends.
What a wonderful lady. I had the privilege of taking care of Eleanor & hearing all her wonderful stories
Love Cleo Whiting