It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Frances Verlee Lund was born in Young, SK. on May 16, 1936. She grew up in Davidson, married Roy Ziefflie in 1955 and together they raised a family of six. After Roy’s passing in 1981 Verlee moved to Saskatoon. She married William Bate in 1985. She worked at many jobs throughout her life including telephone operator, care aid in the Davidson home and hospital and medical receptionist. She was especially proud of becoming an LPN in 1983 and working for various homecare companies. After retirement, she continued volunteering and caring for elderly friends. Verlee’s early years were filled with figure skating, curling and cultivating life-long friendships. Music was a large part of her life and she enjoyed everything from church hymns to jazz and pop. She was especially close to her sister Elaine and together they attended the Jazz Festival, made Christmas cake and traveled to visit their brother Perry. Verlee painted, played the organ and loved having her large family over for holiday meals. She loved to watch old movies, TV shows and sports and recently learned to play bridge. She was a devout Christian and spoke fondly of her Bible study group. Verlee felt all meals should be shared with loved ones, perfectly cooked and always said that she hoped there was eating in heaven. Verlee was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Frances Lund, stepmother Edna Lund, first husband Roy Ziefflie, second husband Bill Bate, and son David Ziefflie. She leaves to mourn her sister Elaine (Norbert) Reich; brother Perry (Ardene) Lund; children Lee (Jordan) Ward, Tim (Mary) Ziefflie, Jille Ziefflie, Roxanne (Eldon)Ziefflie, and Scott Ziefflie; grandchildren Dan (Becky) Ward, Paul Ward, Corey (Joelyn) Ward, Matthew (Amy)Ward, Rebecca Ward, Brook (Kathrina) Byrns, Alyssa (Dave) Byrns, Mackenzie (Ryan) Byrns, Jessika (Alex) Agioritis, and Karissa Ziefflie; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. Verlee passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 15, 2019. Her children would like to thank the nurses and doctors who cared for Verlee the last few months. The celebration of Verlee’s life was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Rock of Ages Lutheran Brethren Church, 130 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon. Burial will be a private family ceremony at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillcrestmemorial.ca Arrangements entrusted to Carley Brown. Hillcrest Funeral Home & Cemetery 306-477-4400.