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EMMA OTKE
Born: Nov 03, 1915
Date of Passing: Feb 10, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEMMA OTKE November 3, 1915 - February 10, 2014 98 years Emma passed away at Penticton, BC with the singing of hymns of God's goodness in Christ voiced over the phone by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born in Germany in 1915, she came to Canada with her parents and siblings in 1921 to the Cracknell/Russell District of Manitoba. Predeceased by: husband Julius; infant son Harold; son Arnold (Shirley); parents Emil and Emilie Zimmer, and siblings Gus (Louise) (Adina), Rudolf (Frieda), Karl (Winnie), Lydia (Albert) Nernberg, Pearl (Pete) Lindenbach and Wilma (George) Wagner. Survived by: sister Olga (George) McRobbie, Bon Accord, AB; brother-in-law Paul (Selma) Otke, Langley, BC; children: Robert (Gladys), Dauphin, MB, Shirley (Herb) Wildeman, Winnipeg, MB, Ron (Betty), White Rock, BC, Trudy (Richard) Teneycke, Nanaimo, BC, Richard (Barb), Summerland, BC, Gerri (Dale) Cross, The Pas, MB, and Earl (Penny), Penticton, BC, 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Emma was renowned for her flower gardens, whether it was at Grainfield, Roblin, The Pas, Beausejour, or Buchanan Boulevard in Winnipeg. She raised the best children, foster children and baked the best buns and cinnamon bread in the country. Emma enjoyed providing wonderful meals, filling her dining room with children, grandchildren, church friends and neighbours. Emma is remembered for preparing food and other necessities for Ladies Aid and the L.W.M.L. projects. She worked tirelessly in all the Lutheran congregations that the family belonged to. Emma and Julius' retirement in Winnipeg lasted for 20 years where they celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary. Emma left Winnipeg at the age of 94 and enjoyed two years at Cherry Park Retirement Residence in Penticton. The family wants to thank Dr. Burgoyne and the caring staff of the extended care unit of West View South who looked after Emma with wonderful, compassionate care for the last two years. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 15244 Victoria Road North, Summerland, BC, Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Charles Cooley officiating. Arrangements in care of Providence Funeral Homes. Funeral services will also be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 871 Cavalier Drive, Winnipeg, MB, Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Jim Schnarr officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Portage Avenue West. Arrangements in care of Chapel Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or The Lutheran Hour Radio Ministries. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com Providence "Every Life Tells A Story" Penticton, 250-492-0713 Summerland, 250-494-7752
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 19, 2014
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Dear Gerri, Dale and your huge family of siblings, We were saddened to hear from Hollie of your dear Mom's passing. Her obituary tells of her life that very closely paralleled that of our own dear Mother. I was privileged to meet your Mother and your brother at Mom's condo in Kelowna just a few months prior to Mom's passing. The day we met was the first day that my Mom began the symptoms that led to her passing. It was at the time that the possibilty your Mother would move to the Okanagan and be closer to you siblings here had presented itself. It was lovely to meet her; she was very sweet. I was happy to meet her because she was the woman who raised our Mom's special friend, Gerri. Our sadness for your family is true, but we know that Her Heavenly Home is where she was ready to be and we also understand the relief knowing that her care is no longer in your hands. When we've had such special Moms, we can know the Peace that she has entered into. The obituary was so explanatory of her life and loves. What a legacy she has left! I am so sorry we could not attend the funeral on Saturday, but Henry had just gotten out of the hospital Friday evening after surgery. I was not confident driving there myself as the road conditions were not good; and also leaving Henry alone would have been difficult. Our thoughts were definitely with you in your sad time. (Remembering the important place you filled at our Mom's Homegoing. We could not have had a better representative of her friends and acquaintances than yourself, Gerri. You did such a beautiful job portraying her. I thank you again for what you meant to our family.) I only hope you had someone so caring do the same for your Dear Mother. May God comfort you all during your loss. With love, Henry and Genevieve Zawasky G56-1045 Sutherland Avenue Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5Y1 PS. Please come and see us if you visit the Okanagan again. Our phone # is 250-868-8028. - Posted by: Genevieve and Henry Zawasky (Friend and acquaintance of Gerri and Dale Cross; also the Robert Otke family in Dauphin) on: Feb 26, 2014
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Truly an amazing woman. Our condolences to the family - Posted by: Joan and Vic Siran (Acquaintance) on: Feb 19, 2014