Friday, February 4, 2022
I have known Mrs.Calsbeck since 1970 when Wenda and I became friends at the University of Winnipeg. I always remember her with a sunny disposition who exuded kindness to everyone who crossed her path. Although she was tiny in stature, she augmented her height with the tallest high heels you could purchase. Most ladies have trouble walking in heels, but not Mrs. Calsbeck. She was able to strut around at top speed and never miss a step!
Mrs. Calsbeck was a fabulous baker, and every Xmas she would make me a batch of her famous Peanut Butter Cookies.....which I devoured immediately! One Xmas, when I was short of time, she did all of my Xmas baking and her goodies were so enjoyed by my guests. In fact, I think many of them thought I had outdone myself!!
I often visited Mrs. Calsbeck when Wenda was out of town. The one thing that was very apparent on every visit was how proud she was of her three grandchildren. She loved them dearly and described all of their accomplishments, as well as showing me their photos which she had on display in her living room.
Although as children, we are conditioned to the fact that losing our parents is part of the circle of life, closing these chapters is marked with great sadness. Her children were committed to ensuring she could remain in her own home, and did everything possible to make her last years comfortable and enjoyable. Mrs. Calsbeck was so blessed to have such a loving family.
"When we lose someone we love, they are no longer where they used to be. They are now wherever we are".
To the entire Calsbeck family, please accept my most heartfelt condolences.
Brenda Edmondson
