Edith Funk

FUNK, Edith (Edee) Edith Funk passed away peacefully on June 18, 2010 at the age of 90 years. Edith was born on April 15, 1920 in Hamton, Saskatchewan. She is survived by her daughter Amy (Greg) Gerlitz and granddaughters Amanda (Chad) Romanyshyn and Chelsea Gerlitz. Edee is also survived by her sister Katherine Chepil of Yorkton, Saskatchewan and her brother Mike Filipchuk of Mexico as well as numerous nephews, nieces and in-laws. Edith is predeceased by her loving husband of fifty-one years Henry Funk. Edith came from a large family and is predeceased by her parents Partun and Martha Filipchuk. She is also predeceased by her sisters Pauline, Margaret, Martha, Nellie, Mary and Annie as well as her brothers Ted, George, Sam, Bill, Alex and John. Edith left the farm as a young woman and moved to Saskatoon where she met Henry. Henry moved to Calgary to seek employment and they were married in 1946. They were truly devoted to each other and their family meant everything to them. Edith was renowned for her hospitality and took great joy in welcoming family and friends. She was a wonderful cook and you never left her home hungry. She also took great pride in her extensive garden. Wherever she went, people were drawn to her and she made friends easily. She cared deeply for so many people. Edith lived a long and fulfilling life and is now at peace in the arms of the Lord. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME, on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Mike Kuhn officiating. Interment to follow in The Garden of Serenity of Mountain View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Edith can be made to Alberta Heart and Stroke, No. 200, 119 - 14 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6. To email expressions of sympathy: mountainview@arbormemorial.com Subject heading: Edith Funk. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, 1605 - 100 Street S.E. (17 Avenue S.E. at Garden Road), Calgary, AB, T1X 0L4. Telephone: 403-272-5555. www.mountainviewmemorial.ca .