Obituary of ELAINE SUE OBEE

ELAINE SUE OBEE

April 10, 1942 – March 30, 2025

Elaine Sue Obee, 82, of Winnipeg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 30, 2025. Born April 10, 1942 to Dwight and Etta Van Winkle.  Sue was raised in Bladensburg, Ohio and was the first woman from her town to attend university.  She studied mathematics at Muskingum College and fulfilled her dream of returning home to teach at East Knox High School.

In 1968, she married Doug and together they ran the family business in Sioux Narrows, Ontario until 1989, building a life rooted in faith and community. Sue was active in Lake of the Woods Chapel and helped lead the Sioux Narrows Arts Festival. After moving to Winnipeg in 1978, she became involved in volunteering and Atlantic Garden City United Church (AGCUC).

Sue later worked as an Audio-Visual Education Librarian for the United Church of Canada, combining her love of teaching and theology.

She and Doug were more than husband and wife – they were best friends.  Together they loved road trips, especially to visit family in Ohio and California. After Doug’s passing in 2013, Sue remained deeply engaged at AGCUC including serving on the Board.

Sue is survived by her daughter Anne Obee (Jason Swindle); siblings Tim (Kris), Jim (Kat), and Jane Van Winkle; sister-in-law Margaret Obee; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends and her cherished grand-dog Ramses. She was predeceased by her sister Ann; her parents; husband Doug; brothers-in-law Ron and Gary Obee and Tom Smith and sister-in-law Cathie Obee.

A service will be held at Atlantic Garden City United Church on Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., officiated by Don Schau. Interment will take place at a later date at Mount Zion Cemetery in Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Atlantic Garden City United Church.