EDITH DERKSEN

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EDITH DERKSEN Edith Derksen passed away peacefully at the Donwood Manor on August 22, 2011, with her family by her side. She was born on September 20, 1938, in Winnipeg. She was baptized at the First Mennonite Church by Rev. John Enns on June 9, 1957. She married Frank Derksen on May 10, 1958, in the North Kildonan Mennonite Church, with Rev. Victor Schroeder presiding. Edith was a very loving and kind person. She was the best wife and mother, homemaker, short-order cook, taxi driver, listener and caregiver. She was predeceased by her parents Jake and Elizabeth Driedger; and her brother Ernie Driedger. She is survived by her husband Frank; son Brian and his wife Yolanda and her children Noel, Perez and Diego and Brian's children Steven, (Michelle, children Slade and Rowan), Paige and Cheyenne (and their mother Rosa); daughter Sandra and her husband Glenn and their children Koreen and Kerry (fiancee Ashlee); son Kurt and his wife Risa and their children Haley (Jordan), Kurtis, Zach and Bella; daughter Sherry and her husband Bryan and their children Alex (Angie) and Nick. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at North Kildonan Mennonite Church, 1131 Roch Street, with viewing one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Donwood Manor Personal Care Home.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 24, 2011