Eileen Myrtle Loehmer (nee Miller)

Obituary

Passed on

Eileen Myrtle Loehmer (nee Miller) aged 84 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on March 24, 2025.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Elmore, along with children Laurie (Don), Ken (Darci), Lyle (Michelle), and Darryl (Carol) Grandchildren Craig (Gina), Jaymie (Randy), Chad (Daria), Kyle (Kezia), John, Tyler, Ella and Alexa. Great grandchildren Callum, Madelynn, Kaden, Owen, Norah, Luka, Slava and Kennedy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Eileen is predeceased by her parents, Albert and Myrtle Miller, brother Ken and sister-in-law Cathy Miller, sister Denise McGaughey and her great granddaughter Emily Loehmer as well as special aunt, Norma Hogg.

Mom was born in Stonewall on May 1,1940. She was raised in Argyle, where she attended school. During these years, Mom enjoyed curling, playing baseball, school sports, participating in 4-H, spending time with her brother Ken, and childhood friends. Following school, she moved to Winnipeg and shared an apartment with her brother Ken and worked at the Royal Bank.

In 1957 Eileen met Elmore and they were married on May 7, 1960. They raised their family and side by side operated the family farm near Balmoral. The farm was more than just a home, it was a place where family gathered. Whether it was relatives staying for days or friends dropping in to visit, Mom welcomed everyone. Memories on the farm are of family meals in the field, rides on the ATC to check the cattle, playing a competitive family game of spoons or snowmobiling with the neighbors.

Mom was an avid sports enthusiast and played fastball with the Elmwood Pats. Mom enjoyed curling, and even raced snowmobiles. She loved watching her family participating in their various interests and sports and was proud of each of their accomplishments. While we were growing up Mom enjoyed volunteering in the community of Balmoral. She was a member of the Teulon Hunter auxiliary and taught Sunday School.

Mom will be remembered for her kindness and her constant care for others. She showed her love through the meals she prepared, always making sure there was more than enough for everyone.

She took a special interest in making her grandchildren their favorite treats. Family favourites included mom’s homemade bread, buns and cinnamon buns. Mom always had a large garden and in the fall the shelves would be stocked with all of her canning.

Family was everything to Mom, her greatest joy came from being surrounded by loved ones. In recent years, Mom got great joy out of visits from her great grandchildren.

In 2022, Mom was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and required placement in a personal care home until her passing.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Tyndall Building, Selkirk for their compassionate care.

A graveside family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society Manitoba – Research.

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