1925
Elizabeth
2017
Elizabeth L'Esperance
January 22, 1925 — February 7, 2017
Funeral Services for Elizabeth A. "Bette" L'Esperance, of Albert Lea, formerly of Two Harbors, MN, will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, February 13, at St. Theodore Catholic Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Russell Scepaniak will officiate. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Two Harbors, MN at a later date. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Sunday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, and one
hour before the service at the church. There will be a prayer service at 6:30 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Elizabeth died on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Oak Park Place in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was 92.
She was born on January 22, 1925, in Campbellford, Ontario, Canada the daughter of James and Frances Blute. Due to her childhood health difficulties, Bette was raised by James and Minta Kerr. She graduated from St. Peter Catholic School in Trenton, Ontario and also from Belleview Business College in Ontario, Canada. She married her soul mate Bernard Francis L'Esperance at St. Peter Catholic Church in Trenton, Ontario on June 2, 1951. They eventually settled in Two Harbors, Minnesota where Bernard began his medical career. In addition to diligently supporting Dr. Bernard in his career, Bette had worked at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, taught French at Two Harbors High School. She also taught Sunday School at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Two Harbors. They retired in Sun City West, Arizona, where Bette volunteered to teach immigrants the English language. Bette loved music, playing the piano, dancing, swimming, ice skating, golf, and playing Bridge.
Bette had a heart of gold and will be fondly remembered for her gifts of giving, sharing and helping others in need and for her strong faith in God. She is survived by her children: Jim L'Esperance of Tucson, AZ, Mary Beth (Frank) Mueller of Clarks Grove, MN, Amy (Ken) LaBounty of Superior, WI, Bernie (Theresa) L'Esperance of Tomahawk, WI, Debbie (Lee) Wick of Maple Grove, MN, Mike (Kim) L'Esperance of Two Harbors, MN; 21 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Bernard L'Esperance in June of 2016, her parents James and Frances Blute, and James and Minta Kerr who raised her.
hour before the service at the church. There will be a prayer service at 6:30 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.
Elizabeth died on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Oak Park Place in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was 92.
She was born on January 22, 1925, in Campbellford, Ontario, Canada the daughter of James and Frances Blute. Due to her childhood health difficulties, Bette was raised by James and Minta Kerr. She graduated from St. Peter Catholic School in Trenton, Ontario and also from Belleview Business College in Ontario, Canada. She married her soul mate Bernard Francis L'Esperance at St. Peter Catholic Church in Trenton, Ontario on June 2, 1951. They eventually settled in Two Harbors, Minnesota where Bernard began his medical career. In addition to diligently supporting Dr. Bernard in his career, Bette had worked at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, taught French at Two Harbors High School. She also taught Sunday School at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Two Harbors. They retired in Sun City West, Arizona, where Bette volunteered to teach immigrants the English language. Bette loved music, playing the piano, dancing, swimming, ice skating, golf, and playing Bridge.
Bette had a heart of gold and will be fondly remembered for her gifts of giving, sharing and helping others in need and for her strong faith in God. She is survived by her children: Jim L'Esperance of Tucson, AZ, Mary Beth (Frank) Mueller of Clarks Grove, MN, Amy (Ken) LaBounty of Superior, WI, Bernie (Theresa) L'Esperance of Tomahawk, WI, Debbie (Lee) Wick of Maple Grove, MN, Mike (Kim) L'Esperance of Two Harbors, MN; 21 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Bernard L'Esperance in June of 2016, her parents James and Frances Blute, and James and Minta Kerr who raised her.
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