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 Doreen May Esau Doreen Mae Esau was born in Meadow Lake, Sask. on November 27, 1931. She went to be with her Saviour on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the age of 78. She was predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Dora Tallman; step-mother, Monica Tallman; sisters, Joyce Bauer and Shirley Ramponi; son, Larry Esau; grandsons, Travis and Adon Thiessen. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Esau; son, Elvern and his wife Kathy Esau; son, Bradley and his wife Lynn Esau; daughter, Donalda Esau; daughter Dolores and her husband Walter Enns; daughter, Darlene and her husband James Thiessen; daughter, Kathleen and her husband Scott Willms; 34 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sister, Audrey; as well as many friends and neighbors. Doreen was the second daughter of Harvey and Dora Tallman. They lived on a farm in St. Cyr, just east of Meadow Lake. Doreen had many fond memories of her childhood. When she was 16, she attended Bible School for two years. During this time she met Ken Esau. They were married on her eighteenth birthday in Meadow Lake, SK on November 27, 1949. They moved to BC, in 1952, where they homesteaded in Clayhurst. During the winters they moved to the bush to operate their sawmill. Doreen spent countless hours feeding men, while tending to her 2 boys. Summers were spent clearing land by hand and working at improving their farm. Doreen and Ken’s family expanded with the arrival of four girls. Doreen spent many hours teaching them the basics of housekeeping, baking, cooking and sewing. She was so proud of each one of them and loved being involved in graduations, weddings and baby showers. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was involved in each of their lives. She was living at home in Clayhurst until one week before the Lord took her home to be with Him in Paradise. Doreen was an extraordinary example to each one of us. Her dedication to the Lord, to serving others and putting others above herself is a hard example to follow. She never complained about anything, was a very hard worker and tried her best in everything she did. Her faith in God gave her a peace that sustained her throughout her life. She was able to embrace the bad times as well as the good, of which there were many: the times that she would laugh until she cried; the times she would spend just enjoying the birds that came to her feeders; or, the times she would go out to enjoy the spring sunshine on her four wheeler. Doreen’s life was characterized by a quiet confidence, love and grace that came from her Heavenly Father. She has left a legacy of a life filled with laughter and tears, and more love than can be measured. Doreen, you are loved so much, and will be missed. A graveside service will be held on April 1, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Clayhurst Cemetery, Clayhurst,British Columbia followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at the Alliance Church, Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Doreen, may be made by donation to: ‘The Gospel for Asia’245 King St. E. Stoney Creek, ONL8G 1L9 or ‘The Samaritan’s Purse’ 20 Hopewell Way NE Calgary, Alberta T3J 5H5. |
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