Elizabeth Caroline Eastwood

July 03, 1931 - April 18, 2015

Elizabeth Caroline Eastwood

July 03, 1931 - April 18, 2015

Obituary

Elizabeth “Liz” Caroline (Reitmeier) Eastwood, passed into Heaven surrounded by her loving family at her home on Saturday, April 18th, 2015. She was born on 7/3/1931 in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan to Titus & Maria Reitmeier. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a registered psychiatric nurse and worked at Essendale Hospital in Vancouver B.C. In 1953, she met the love of her life, Arthur Eastwood, and happily postponed her profession to assist her husband in their dairy farming business and to raise five children. When her husband retired from farming, she returned to nursing care work. She was nurturing care giver who worked for Whatcom Counseling and Psychiatric Clinic, specializing in the geriatric program for 10 years. She then concluded her career as an end of life care giver with Visiting Nurse. Her final patient was her husband whom she adored.
She was a member of St Joseph’s church in Ferndale and served as a youth CCD leader and an active participant in St. Mary’s guild. Her other community involvements include; Emblem Club, Moose club, Ladies Elk’s, the Orthopedic Guild, American Auxiliary, the Red Hats Society and Ferndale Senior Center. She was avid bowler with the Morning Glories bowling team, and participated right up until 2015. She loved entertaining with family and friends, clam digging, beachcombing and spending time with her large extended family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest joy.
Along with her loving husband Arthur, she was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Ted & George Reitmeier. She is survived by her siblings; Peter (Armella), Reynold, Dorothy, Judy (Clarence) and sister in-law’s Anna & Isabelle. Also surviving are her five children; Leslie Eastwood, Sandy Hansen (Pete), Ryan Eastwood, Scott Eastwood, and Curtis Eastwood (Heather), 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She leaves behind many dear friends special among them Patricia Imhof.
There will be a prayer service Thursday April 23rd 7:00pm at Moles Ferndale 2039 Main St.. Funeral Mass will be Friday April 24th 10:30 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ferndale.
Charitable contributions may be made to Whatcom Hospice, St. Joseph’s Youth Ministry projects and activities, and the Light House Mission.

Prayer Service

  • Date & Time: April 23, 2015 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: Ferndale Moles
  • Location: 2039 Main Street Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (360) 38-4-1391

Burial

  • Date & Time: April 24, 2015 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: St Josephs Catholic Church
  • Location: 5781 Hendrickson Avenue Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (360) 38-4-3651

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3 responses to Elizabeth Caroline Eastwood

  1. Sandy, I just heard about your Mom’s passing as we have been on vacation. My sympathies to you and your family as you mourn. May you bask in the presense of our Lord and Savior Jesus as He longs to walk through this time with you.

  2. My heart is aching … The world has lost such a special lady. I’m so glad that I got to spend a little time with her this past summer and will treasure that smile and last hug from her.
    Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves a memory that no one can steal.

    My love goes out to all of you during this time.

  3. Diana Hicks says:

    Liz was such a special neighbor. Always a smile for you when she saw you. She even helped me cut back my Wisteria. My God hold you in his hand Liz. My heart is so sad for the family, God bless you.

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