EDITH BURGESS PETERSON

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EDITH BURGESS (nee PETERSON) 1917 - 2002 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother Edith Alexandria on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at the Tiger Hills Health Centre, Treherne, MB. Edith was born on September 28 1917 in Teulon, MB to Andrew and Greta Peterson. Edith was predeceased by her parents; sisters, Vera and Gerda; and brother Andrew. On completion of school, Edith ventured in to the city and undertook the demanding role of a nurse. She met Donald Burgess whilst nursing and they were married in 1944. They made their home in Cypress River where they owned and operated the Red and White Grocery Store for many years. Edith was often called upon to nurse various residents of Cypress River. Edith and Donald adopted three children, Blair; Kym and Susan. Edith was predeceased by her son Blair in 1963 as a result of a bicycle accident and Donald succumbed to cancer in 1977. Edith remained in the grocery store for a few years before retiring. Edith was a loving and caring person whos home was always open to friends. She belonged to many organizations over the years and was devoted to her family and grandchildren. Edith was never judging and always offered her support. Edith loved a game of bridge and enjoyed her many Mondays baking bread and buns. She was a brilliant seamstress and once said that she always wanted to be a costume designer for a theatre company. She will always be remembered and sadly missed. She is survived by her daughters, Kym (Tim) of Winnipeg; Susan (Andrew) of Young, Australia; grandson Christopher (Breanne) of Winnipeg; grandson Samuel and Broderick of Australia; and great-grandsons, (Christopher) Austyn, Christopher Jr, and Ethan of Winnipeg. She is also survived by her two sisters, Hilda Peterson of Guelph, ON and Elsie Turecki of Delta, BC. Edith also had a very special relationship with Ruth Coder of Cypress River who was like a daughter to her. Edith fought many health issues over the last 10 years and the devotion of many friends will never be forgotten. The family would like the Doctors and Nurses of the Tiger Hills Health Centre and also to thank everyone for their help and assistance. A time of reflection will be held at the Budz Funeral Chapel, Holland, MB on Wednesday, March 20 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a private family funeral service conducted by Rev. Jim Penhale at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow from the Glencoe Cemetery, Cypress River, MB. As expressions of sympathy, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Ediths memory to the Tiger Hills Health Centre, Treherne, MB R0G 2V0 or to a charity of ones choice. Budz Funeral Service of Holland, MB in care of arrangements, 526-2380, 1-866-526-2606.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 18, 2002