Elizabeth T. Livingstone, 64, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Elizabeth was born in Wausau, WI, on Dec. 23, 1955, to Wilfred and Jeanne (Helberg) Rhyner. Both parents preceded her in death.

Elizabeth was a 1974 graduate of Newman High School in Wausau and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from UW Madison in 1979 with a double major in Social Work and Psychology. She was employed as a Social Worker/Administrator in Wausau area nursing homes for several years. She had a kind and caring touch with the elderly residents and often served as advocate for them. When in her role as Activity Director, Elizabeth's creative talents and energy were evident.

Creativity and imagination were important to Elizabeth throughout her life. She enjoyed a variety of crafts. Summers frequently involved landscaping and gardening projects. As a young mother, her creative talents were evident during educational adventures with her son. Skills as a seamstress were displayed in the wonderful costumes she made for him. As her parents aged, she utilized her skills to keep them engaged in the world. She transcribed her father Wilfred's recorded memories and helped get "My Personal Recollections: Rhyner Cheese Factory and Other Stories" printed for all family members to enjoy. She involved her mother in outings to keep her active.

Survivors include a son, Daniel "Dan" Livingstone of Fort Wayne; former spouse, Donald Livingstone of Fort Wayne, three sisters, Carol (Edgar) Ulbricht of Kent, WA, Mary Readel (Ronald Dolezalek) of Ringle, WI, and Margaret (James) Street of Mosinee, WI; and four brothers, Thomas (Mary) Rhyner of Kenai, AK, James Rhyner (Mary Walters-Rhyner) of Waterloo, WI, Michael (Kathy) Rhyner of Ft. Collins, CO, and George (Anne) Rhyner of Marina del Rey, CA.

Private burial will be held at Eel River Cemetery in Allen County. Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton has been entrusted with the arrangements. A family gathering will be held at a future date.