It is with mixed emotions of sadness and joy that the family of Elizabeth (Beth) Congdon announce the passing of Beth from her earthly home to the place reserved for her in heaven.
The fourth child of Joseph and Elizabeth Forster, Beth, joined three older brothers, Jim, Joseph, and Rupert on a farm near Killiam, Alberta on March 17, 1926.
On January 22, 1947 Beth married Albert Congdon at Hastings Coulee. They started their marriage together on a farm south of Heisler where they enjoyed raising their family of seven children. Beth was predeceased by infant son Philip in 1955 and her husband of 55 years in 2002. She will be missed by daughters, Marjorie (Erik Madsen), Mary (Douglas Minken), Edith (David Bustin), Ethel (Jim Oei), Josephine (Keith Pon), Lena (Dave White), and son Robert (Rhonda) Congdon. She was also dearly loved by eighteen grandchildren and their spouses as well as twenty-four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Beth was known for her gracious and kind hospitality, and for years served nine to ten people at her table morning, noon and night with snacks in between. Maintaining massive gardens and processing all the produce they yielded gave her a real sense of accomplishment.
In 2004 Beth moved to Okotoks where she resided until her passing. She was a sweet smelling fragrance of life in Christ wherever she went (2 Corinthians 2:15). Humbly and kindly she instilled a sense of morality and integrity into her family. She led by example and was a dedicated prayer warrior. There was a strong presence of the Lord on her life and she used her love of playing the piano to joyfully worship her Lord and Saviour. Beth left this world just as she lived - safe in the arms of Jesus.
A Celebration of her life was be held at the Okotoks Evangelical Free Church, 28 Westland Road, Okotoks, on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
A private family interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Hastings Coulee. If desired, in memory of Beth, please consider memorial contributions to Wycliffe Bible Translators of Canada, or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home (Okotoks) Ltd. (Ph: 403-938-3111).
