April 22, 1922- Feb. 6, 2016
Ellen (Nell) was born in Vancouver to Florence and Sidney Jenkins on April 22, 1922. She peacefully passed into glory on February 6, 2016 at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
She was raised in New Westminster and married Arthur Broughton in 1950. They continued to live there for two more years before moving to North Surrey where they lived for 22 years. After living in Chilliwack, then Mill Bay, they made the final move to the Cariboo and resided there for 26 years.
Ellen was predeceased by her wonderful husband Arthur. They were married 60 years.
She is survived by sons Bruce (Karen) Broughton, David (Cathy) Broughton, and daughter Elizabeth Broughton. She had seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Arthur and Ellen lived in the Imperial Ranchettes and loved the Cariboo. She was very active at Christ the King Lutheran Church on Horse Lake Road and had great faith in her Lord and Saviour. She lived her faith.
The family especially wants to thank Dr. Don Street and the staff and nurses at Carefree Manor in 100 Mile House for their care and kindness towards Ellen. Their professionalism and help was greatly appreciated.
A memorial service will be held in her honour at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 440 Horse Lake Road, 100 Mile House, at 11:00 am on March 5, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ellen’s memory to the Concordia Lutheran Seminary, 7040 Ada Blvd, Edmonton, Alberta, T5B 4E3. www.concordiasem.ab.ca
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