Obituary for Alice Meister
Meister, Alice "Ali"
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alice (Ali) Meister (geb. Lange) announces her passing in her 97th year on February 25, 2023 at Highview Residence in Kitchener. Alice was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Bruno of 53 years. She was also the devoted mother of Darren (Jennifer) of London and the dear Oma of Andrea of Toronto and Matthew (Margaret) of Boulder, Colorado. Sister-in-Law of Joe Kupferling of Seattle, Aunt of Ervin Jurke (Heather) of Collingwood, Virginia Kranz (Edmund) of Midland, William Jurke of Collingwood, and Joe Kupferling, a Great-Aunt to Stephen, Nicole, Steven, Natalie and Madelyn and remembered by other family and friends in Canada, Germany and the United States. Pre-deceased by her parents Emil and Wilhelmina (Pansegrau) Lange, brother Richard Lange, sister Herta (Edward) Jurke, her sister-in-law Agnes Kupferling (Joe) of Seattle and nephew Richard Beifuss (the late Miriam) of Ottawa.
Alice was born in Sduni near Rypin on December 29, 1926 emigrating to Canada in 1953. She settled in Toronto, proudly owning a home on Pape Avenue. She vowed never to live on a farm again. However, while visiting her family in Creemore in 1958, she met Bruno and within months they were married at First Presbyterian Church in Collingwood and operating Blue Mountain Orchards together. With the addition of Darren, the family was complete and had many adventures together. After selling the farm in 1970, Alice worked with Bruno building and renovating houses in the Collingwood area, operating several as small, well-kept apartments. Bruno and Alice eased into semi-retirement through the 1980s and began to enjoy winters in Florida and time with grandchildren in the 1990s. In 2006, they moved from Collingwood and found a new home in Kitchener-Waterloo. After Bruno passed in 2011, Alice lived on her own until 2020 when she moved to Highview Residences. She had many wonderful neighbours on Woodington Crescent who allowed her to stay in her home. Darren and the family thank them very much.
Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. But for Mom, it also took her backwards to enjoying things she loved: Her family, music and laughter. The staff at Highview gave her so much love; she always felt happy and safe. She always wanted the best, and did not like scuffed shoes, undercooked meat, cut lilies or being late. She fiercely loved her family and friends and once you were in, you were always going to be in. And you were going to have coffee, at least two different types of cake and a lesson on how to clean something. She loved her hugs, to give and receive.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but especially by her closest family. The Meister family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St, Kitchener (519-749-8467) on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 from 6-8pm. The Funeral Service for Alice will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church (47 Sheldon Ave., Kitchener) on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at 1 p.m. Rev. Schmidt officiating. There will be an opportunity for visitation with the family from 12-12:45pm at the church. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Those unable to join the family in person, are invited to view the service via livestream at: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
As an expression of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated.
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Alice (Ali) Meister (geb. Lange) announces her passing in her 97th year on February 25, 2023 at Highview Residence in Kitchener. Alice was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Bruno of 53 years. She was also the devoted mother of Darren (Jennifer) of London and the dear Oma of Andrea of Toronto and Matthew (Margaret) of Boulder, Colorado. Sister-in-Law of Joe Kupferling of Seattle, Aunt of Ervin Jurke (Heather) of Collingwood, Virginia Kranz (Edmund) of Midland, William Jurke of Collingwood, and Joe Kupferling, a Great-Aunt to Stephen, Nicole, Steven, Natalie and Madelyn and remembered by other family and friends in Canada, Germany and the United States. Pre-deceased by her parents Emil and Wilhelmina (Pansegrau) Lange, brother Richard Lange, sister Herta (Edward) Jurke, her sister-in-law Agnes Kupferling (Joe) of Seattle and nephew Richard Beifuss (the late Miriam) of Ottawa.
Alice was born in Sduni near Rypin on December 29, 1926 emigrating to Canada in 1953. She settled in Toronto, proudly owning a home on Pape Avenue. She vowed never to live on a farm again. However, while visiting her family in Creemore in 1958, she met Bruno and within months they were married at First Presbyterian Church in Collingwood and operating Blue Mountain Orchards together. With the addition of Darren, the family was complete and had many adventures together. After selling the farm in 1970, Alice worked with Bruno building and renovating houses in the Collingwood area, operating several as small, well-kept apartments. Bruno and Alice eased into semi-retirement through the 1980s and began to enjoy winters in Florida and time with grandchildren in the 1990s. In 2006, they moved from Collingwood and found a new home in Kitchener-Waterloo. After Bruno passed in 2011, Alice lived on her own until 2020 when she moved to Highview Residences. She had many wonderful neighbours on Woodington Crescent who allowed her to stay in her home. Darren and the family thank them very much.
Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. But for Mom, it also took her backwards to enjoying things she loved: Her family, music and laughter. The staff at Highview gave her so much love; she always felt happy and safe. She always wanted the best, and did not like scuffed shoes, undercooked meat, cut lilies or being late. She fiercely loved her family and friends and once you were in, you were always going to be in. And you were going to have coffee, at least two different types of cake and a lesson on how to clean something. She loved her hugs, to give and receive.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but especially by her closest family. The Meister family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St, Kitchener (519-749-8467) on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 from 6-8pm. The Funeral Service for Alice will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church (47 Sheldon Ave., Kitchener) on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at 1 p.m. Rev. Schmidt officiating. There will be an opportunity for visitation with the family from 12-12:45pm at the church. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Those unable to join the family in person, are invited to view the service via livestream at: https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
As an expression of sympathy, flowers or donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated.