EDITH LISA ASU

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EDITH LISA ASU With family at her side, Edith Lisa Asu passed away on June 23, 2015 at the Grace Hospital. Edith was born in Wankendorf, Germany on November 5, 1921. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Carmen; her son and daughter-in-law, Harald and Vicki and her grandsons Devan and Matti. Edith spent her childhood, school years, and early working life in Germany where she met Evald, the love of her life and future husband. They immigrated to Canada and were married on May 6, 1950. Edith always kept close ties with her family and friends in Germany. Her shared memories and letters gave her children a true appreciation of their extended family. On meeting their aunt, uncle, cousin and other relatives from Germany for the first time, they felt they had known them their whole lives. Edith embraced Canada from the time she arrived. She considered it to be her home. Evald and Edith lived in the west end of Winnipeg for over 50 years. They were welcomed into the Vasa Lund community in June 2002. Edith was involved in all the social activities that were offered. Over time her declining health made it more difficult for her to take part. Her sense of pride and dignity determined for her when it was time to withdraw. Over the decades, neighbours have always become close friends. Edith had two children, Carmen and Harald. As they grew up, she was with them every step of the way. She supported them in their academic and out of school activities. Edith was proud of their chosen careers. She lovingly welcomed Vicki into the family. Vicki was grateful for Edith's wisdom as a caring mother-in-law. As a wife, she became Evald's business partner in their home-based upholstery company. By far her favourite role, Edith was Oma to her two grandchildren Devan and Matti. It was her joy to go to band concerts, volleyball games, high school theatre productions and graduations. Anything Devan and Matti were involved in was worthy to attend and applaud. As their lives and interests changed, she wanted to know what they were up to and was proud of the young men they were becoming. Edith's life was rich and fulfilled. She never stopped learning and was not afraid to try new things. She kept up with changes and moved with the times. Edith was an avid consumer of the newspaper and television news. It was part of her daily routine to read the paper over her morning coffee. She was well informed of world and local events. She was progressive in her attitudes concerning political and cultural affairs. After the age of 60 Edith became an devoted swimmer, walker and reader of novels. As her eyesight deteriorated she resorted to large print and a magnifier. She pursued walking for fitness into her 90s. It was this kind of determination that allowed her to work hard to try and become well again once she entered the hospital. The health care team saw her as feisty. We saw her as brave as she endured endless rounds of tests and medications. Oma was an integral part of our lives. She taught us the importance of tradition. She was generous and kind. We will miss the way she shared in our happiness and our lives. Edith was embraced by the Harman and Miller families. They were our eyes and ears when we could not be with her and for that we are very grateful. Edith had a heart for animals. She passed that love onto us. Her lifelong charity was the Winnipeg Humane Society. In lieu of flowers, donations made in her honour are welcomed. Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, MB R3T OR3. Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 27, 2015