“Still Stitching” MRS. DAINA ETHIER (nee Lapainis), passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the age of 54 years, after a 5 1/2 year battle with cancer. Daina was predeceased by her father Gunner Lapainis and is survived by her husband Dan, daughter Sarah of Lethbridge, son Ben (Laura) of Calgary, mother Martha Lapainis (nee Batchens), sister Lija (John) Banes of Lethbridge and their children Melissa (John) of Vancouver, Alison (Darien) of Calgary and Greg of Lethbridge, brother Peter (Wendy) Lapainis of Calgary and their children Travis (Christy) of Calgary and Jeremy (Carly) of Calgary, as well as countless friends. Her creativity and unique problem solving abilities where appreciated in her 19 years as a Lab Tech at the Lethbridge Research Center and as an instructor of Fashion Design at the Lethbridge College. Her quiet courage, strength of spirit, creativity and sense of humour is what carried her through life and was appreciated by those who knew and loved her. If you knew of her battle with cancer, you would appreciate her strength and courage, otherwise you did not know of her hardships. Daina controlled cancer, cancer did not control Daina. Daina was very well organized, she made lists for vacation planning, camping, shopping to do lists for Dan, Ben and Sarah and funeral arrangements. Daina knew exactly where everything was. She knew where the lost keys would be, where last year’s invoice for insurance was or even where a special fastener was. Whenever we find a thread on the carpet we know that Daina is still watching over us. It will still be difficult to pass a fabric shop. We will always think of Daina sitting in her chair, still stitching. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, 2406 - 11th Avenue South, Lethbridge on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Powell officiating. Daina’s e-mail is still open. Those wishing to send notes, memories or condolences, can please send them to flying_needles@hotmail.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Daina’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317-10th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca