Eliza SMITH

PALMER, Eliza "Lylie" 1920 - 2007 Eliza "Lylie" Palmer (nee Smith) passed away peacefully on November 4, 2007, at the Rockyview Hospital. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband and life partner of thirty-nine years, Gary; her sister Vi Kowalchuck; sister-in-law Donna Bramwell; special nieces, Mildred Byman and Linda Glover. Lylie was predeceased by her five brothers and five sisters. Lylie was a brilliant lady who led a fascinating life as a radio operator on the high seas. This position took her on many incredible adventures to all corners of the globe. She was a proud member of the SPARKS and is recognized as the longest serving Canadian woman at sea. She had a love of travel and in her travels met and married her life partner. Lylie had a phenomenal will and inner strength as she faced many critical and lingering health issues over the years, never letting them get the better of her. She was a shining example to all her numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, of achieving your life's goals and desires through hard work and commitment. Lylie will always be remembered for her unending bottomless pot of tea and intellectual discussions. There was a time when she never forgot anyone and as her memory failed her, loved ones helped her remember. She was a lovely, kind and gentle lady who has left her mark on this world and will never be forgotten by those who loved her. A Memorial Service will be held at Knox United Church, 506 - 4 Street S.W., Calgary on Thursday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to Calgary Opera Association, 1315 - 7 St. S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2R 1A5. SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE & CREMATORIUM 12700 Macleod Trail South, Calgary Telephone: 403-297-0711. Honoured Provider of Dignity MemorialPublished in the Calgary Herald from 11/7/2007 - 11/8/2007