Obituary for Eleanor Irene Ness (Hartley)
Eleanor Ness
June 8th, 1931 - Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
Eleanor was born to John and Davita Hartley, on June 8, 1931 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan. Eleanor was the second oldest in a family of eight girls. She took her schooling at Moosomin; and in her teenage years worked as a waitress in a local restaurant. It was in her teenage years that a tent known as "The Gospel Tent” was set up in Moosomin. It was then that the family came in contact with the gospel message. And as a result of a mother and children responding to the message, they attended Trossach’s Gospel Camp. It was at that time that I first met Eleanor as we were on a gratis list and worked together in the kitchen. It was at this camp that a deep desire for a greater relationship with the Lord came about. A record of this event is written in a book about Trossach’s Camp. It was during camp 1946, that a group of girls, including Eleanor, were leaving the after service prayer meeting and stopped on the foot bridge to pray. The said book calls it “the bridge party”, but it was a “bridge prayer meeting” and Eleanor was named as one that received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit that night. This experience had a great effect on her life. She then attended Eston Bible College where she met her husband, Alvin Ness. Little did I know at that time, that Eleanor and I would one day be brother and sister-in-law as I married Alice Ness, Alvin’s sister.
Alvin and Eleanor began life together on the farm at New Brigden, until Alvin's new job took them to Consort, Alix, Drumheller and lastly Calgary.
We have had a close relationship over the years. In fact, I recently looked at a card from Eleanor to Alice and she stated “you are like a sister to me”. Eleanor has been known for her friendliness, hospitality, loving relationship with her husband and children, and is best described in Proverbs 31. As her pastor for 23 years, I found her to be faithful, a good Sunday school teacher, involved in the Ladies Missionary Group, and one that took responsibility in making sure the church kitchen was fully equipped.
Eleanor was predeceased by her parents; sister, Elva, and a young sister Leslie. And recently, the love of her life, her husband Alvin. She being the oldest of the girls, was often called “Mom” by her sisters, Clara, Grace, Flora, Mona, Jackie. Her children, Bev Ness (Gloria), their four sons, Troy, Sheldon, Joseph, and David, Wesley Ness (Lynn) and their four children, Christie, Jackie, Ryan, and Arika. Cheryl Switzer (Paul) and their three sons, Cody, Levi, and Keenan. And a number of great grand-children.
She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. As a word of comfort to the family, something that has been a great source of help to me is that the hurt of the loss of the loved one will subside over time, but the memories will last forever. So live on the memories for great comfort.
Eleanor passed away peacefully with her children and grandchildren by her side at the age of 88 years on January 8, 2020.
Written by Robert T. Wilson
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Eleanor please visit www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.
June 8th, 1931 - Wednesday, January 8th, 2020
Eleanor was born to John and Davita Hartley, on June 8, 1931 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan. Eleanor was the second oldest in a family of eight girls. She took her schooling at Moosomin; and in her teenage years worked as a waitress in a local restaurant. It was in her teenage years that a tent known as "The Gospel Tent” was set up in Moosomin. It was then that the family came in contact with the gospel message. And as a result of a mother and children responding to the message, they attended Trossach’s Gospel Camp. It was at that time that I first met Eleanor as we were on a gratis list and worked together in the kitchen. It was at this camp that a deep desire for a greater relationship with the Lord came about. A record of this event is written in a book about Trossach’s Camp. It was during camp 1946, that a group of girls, including Eleanor, were leaving the after service prayer meeting and stopped on the foot bridge to pray. The said book calls it “the bridge party”, but it was a “bridge prayer meeting” and Eleanor was named as one that received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit that night. This experience had a great effect on her life. She then attended Eston Bible College where she met her husband, Alvin Ness. Little did I know at that time, that Eleanor and I would one day be brother and sister-in-law as I married Alice Ness, Alvin’s sister.
Alvin and Eleanor began life together on the farm at New Brigden, until Alvin's new job took them to Consort, Alix, Drumheller and lastly Calgary.
We have had a close relationship over the years. In fact, I recently looked at a card from Eleanor to Alice and she stated “you are like a sister to me”. Eleanor has been known for her friendliness, hospitality, loving relationship with her husband and children, and is best described in Proverbs 31. As her pastor for 23 years, I found her to be faithful, a good Sunday school teacher, involved in the Ladies Missionary Group, and one that took responsibility in making sure the church kitchen was fully equipped.
Eleanor was predeceased by her parents; sister, Elva, and a young sister Leslie. And recently, the love of her life, her husband Alvin. She being the oldest of the girls, was often called “Mom” by her sisters, Clara, Grace, Flora, Mona, Jackie. Her children, Bev Ness (Gloria), their four sons, Troy, Sheldon, Joseph, and David, Wesley Ness (Lynn) and their four children, Christie, Jackie, Ryan, and Arika. Cheryl Switzer (Paul) and their three sons, Cody, Levi, and Keenan. And a number of great grand-children.
She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. As a word of comfort to the family, something that has been a great source of help to me is that the hurt of the loss of the loved one will subside over time, but the memories will last forever. So live on the memories for great comfort.
Eleanor passed away peacefully with her children and grandchildren by her side at the age of 88 years on January 8, 2020.
Written by Robert T. Wilson
To view and share photos, condolences and stories of Eleanor please visit www.choicememorial.com. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Choice Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services (403) 277-7343.