Obituary of Elizabeth (Li) Giebelhaus

GIEBELHAUS, Elizabeth Elizabeth Pauline (Li) Giebelhaus, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully in her home on December 9th, 2022. Her laughter, smiles and love will be deeply missed by her children Anita, Debbie, Sharon, Dana (Fern); grandchildren Patrick, Shannon, Richard (Michelle), Sarah (Tyler), Adam, Amy (Dean), Sydney, Kristy; great grandchildren Lincoln, Lukas, Elise, Konrad, Jakob, Nicholas, Griffin, her nieces, nephews and her many ‘adopted’ children, grandchildren, and families. Li is survived by her siblings Ruth Adria and Jean Krieger. She was predeceased by her parents Elisabeth and Reverend Johannes Krieger, her brothers Johannes and Jann, her husband Daniel of 60 years and her son Eric. Born in Wolseley, Saskatchewan on November 25th, 1928, Li spent the early years of her life moving from Canada to Germany and then to Josephburg, Alberta. A graduate from the U of A Education Program, Li was a lifelong learner, master teacher and musician. On July 10th, 1952, Li married the love of her life Dan, and moved to Vegreville to raise a family. Li lived each day to the fullest. She will be remembered by all for her warmth, kindness, gentle hugs and love of family and friends; her handwritten notes; her service to her church family as a layperson, organist, choral director, UCW, Sunday school, CGIT, World Day of Prayer; her passion for literature, art, photography and music; her volunteerism and dedicated service to multiple organizations and people; gatherings at Danli Farm and Danli Acres; her pride in being Canadian; her ‘camera’, ‘iPad’ and ‘guestbook(s)’; her steadfast, unwavering faith in God and her belief in the goodness in all mankind. Li’s lasting words are, “Life is beautiful!” A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Vegreville Social Center 4802 47a St, Vegreville, AB with Reverend Anne McGrath officiating. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the Palliative Home Care Team that cared for Li with the gentlest hands, genuine love, and utmost respect. We are forever grateful. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Bursary Fund for Li Giebelhaus, Founder of the WENDY BROOK MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION Box 2075, Vegreville, AB T9C 1T3 Patients’ Comfort Society Vegreville Care Centre Box 295, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R2 Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute 8440-112 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7