MRS. ELEANOR ELIZABETH BECHDHOLT, beloved wife of the late Mr. Carl Bechdholt, of Lethbridge, passed away at the Extendicare Nursing Home on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the age of 87 years. She is survived by her children; Graham (Coral) Bechdholt of Calgary, Charlene (Dallas) Nesbit of Lethbridge, David Bechdholt (Danni McKenzie) of Lethbridge and Paul Bechdholt (Mary Lynne Cheney) of Kelowna, B.C., 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Flossie Ann Lycett, Ron Guy and Alf Guy. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Carl Bechdholt, parents Henry and Winnifred Guy, sisters Jen Harris and Edna Page and brothers Thomas Guy and Absolum Guy. Dad and Mom met at a dance. That momentous day, Dad asked Mom if he could walk her home. She said she brought her bike. He said he could push it home for her. That was the beginning of a romance that would last 57 years. Mom was an English War Bride who came to Canada in July 1948 on the Aquitania. She married Carl on August 1, 1948. In 1998, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A romance that lasted until Dad died in December 2004. They held hands until he passed away. Eleanor was born in Coventry, England on January 29, 1921. She worked as a domestic in Birmingham, England for many years for the Mallett family. They loved her like a daughter. Mr. Mallett offered to pay for Eleanor’s way back home if things did not work out with her Canadian husband. It was a culture shock to come to Canada, but Eleanor was a strong, determined woman who put her mind to making a life with her new husband. Mom was a housewife and a stay at home mother. Her greatest pride and joy were her 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She missed her English home and family and after 18 years of marriage she finally returned home for a visit. She was fortunate to return home at least 5 more times. The last time she returned home was when she was 85 years old with her daughter. Eleanor was a member of the Alberta War Brides Association. She loved getting together with the girls, talking about home and the social events the AWB offered. Mom enjoyed bowling, dancing, playing canasta, getting her hair done, shopping, Christmas and interacting with people. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Elizabeth Brown officiating.