Elda Stresman

Stresman, Elda Marguerite (nee Boese) Passed away peacefully in hospital in Oakville, Ontario, on March 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Theodore (Ted) for 55 years until his death in 2000, cherished mother of Lois Munz (Greg), Glenn Stresman (Debbie), Lloyd Stresman (Elsie), and Gary Stresman (Kathy). Elda held her eight grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren closest to her heart. Born in Arnprior, Ontario, on June 2, 1924, Elda was the fifth of eight children born to Wilhelmina and Frank Boese. She is survived by her sister, Grace Rutherford. She was predeceased by sisters Ruth and Francis, and brothers Allan, Melvin, Milton, and John. Elda and Ted lived in Ottawa and Pembroke until Ted's death in 2000. She leaves behind nieces and nephews, many living in the Ottawa Valley. In 2000, Elda moved to St. Catharines, Ontario, and to Oakville in 2010. Elda was a graduate of Ottawa Teachers' College in 1942, and taught in one room schoolhouses in Cobden and Alice, Ontario during the War. Throughout her life, she was always active in the Lutheran Church as a Sunday School teacher, member of the Altar Guild and the Lutheran Women's Missionary Society. Always firm in her faith, even in her last days she spoke with confidence of her heavenly home. Elda's funeral will be held on Friday, March 20, 2:00 pm, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1299 Brant Street, Burlington, with Rev. Kevin Walrath officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the church. A Graveside Committal Service will be held at St. Stephen's Lutheran Cemetery, Borne Rd., Alice, Ontario on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at Grace Lutheran Church, Locksley. The family has requested that memorials be given to Lutheran Women's Missionary League - Canada or the Stresman Family Endowment Fund for Student Assistance at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, Ontario, or the charity of your choice. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116, verse 15.