Elsie “Grandma” Matilda Stoetzer, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away January 23, 2023 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 105. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to Gustav Wagner and Matilda Milke on May 29, 1917. She married the love of her life Theodore (Ted) Stoetzer on July 17, 1937 and were married for 72 years. They had two beautiful children Linda and Ted.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Ted, in 2009; her son Ted, 2006; daughter Linda, 2018; son-in-law Eddie; 2009. She is survived by her five grandchildren Diana Lorditch (Dale Smith), Laura (Bob) Sainz, Theodore (Susan) Stoetzer, Edward (Terrie Blackstone) Hartnett Jr., Theodore (Lisa) Hartnett, and great-grandchildren: Timothy Lorditch, Victoria Brege, Robert John Sainz, Katriana Farr, Edward Hatnett III, Jacqueline Hartnett, Taylor Hartnett, and Abbey Hartnett.
Elsie was an avid pool shark and valued member of the “Cactus Chicks” pool team from Sunland Village. She was a devote Lutheran. Grandma always hard open arms and a smile waiting for her family to visit.
She will be entombed at Mountain View Funeral Home next to Grandpa, Ted Stoetzer to spend eternity with each other
From our family to yours… we are so sorry for your loss of Grandma. She absolutely loved you all. I loved hearing the stories of your weekly Saturday visits with Danny-Boy. Then, there were those phone calls during the school day where I could hear the love in her voice while she talked to you. While there is nothing I can say to fill that void you will feel of her no longer being here, have peace, my friend. She has finally been reunited with her daughter and the love of her life.
May the memories of all the time you spent with with your grandmother especially in her final years, Ted, bring you and your family comfort as you navigate this incredible loss.
May God grant Elsie eternal peace.
Ted, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved grandma. I know how much she meant to you, Lisa and your girls. Your mom would be so proud of how well you took care of her and visited her so faithfully. I loved hearing stories of your visits with her and how much you cherished being able to spend time with her each week. I know life won’t be the same without those we love, but I pray your memories of your grandma can be a comfort to you during this tough time.