Edith Weiland
Posted Feb 12, 2019 | 2:57 PM by SaamisMFC
Mrs. Ida “Edith” Weiland of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Emanuel Weiland, passed away on Thursday, February 7th, 2019 at the age of 100 years. Edith leaves to cherish her memory three children, Jean Hall, Marlene (Lynn) Hirsche and Wayne (Rita) Weiland; eight grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. Edith was predeceased by her husband, Emanuel Weiland; her parents, Fred and Augustina Tschritter; and five brothers. Edith was born on December 26th, 1918 in Irvine, Alberta. She married Emanuel Weiland on October 21st, 1938 and raised their family on the “Weiland Homestead” in Manyberries. Edith was a good farm wife, she loved gardening, baking, cooking, music, sewing and knitting. Emanuel and Edith retired in 1976, later moving to Medicine Hat where they remained in their own home until 2010. Edith lived a very active, healthy life till the age of 92 years. She was admitted to the Riverview Care Centre on April 25th, 2011 where she made a wonderful home and lots of friends. Edith lived at the Riverview until the time of her passing and received the best loving care and felt her caregivers were part of her family. A private family funeral service will take place at Saamis Memorial Funeral Chapel with Gary W. Goran officiating. A private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Edith’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 220, 6223 – 2 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 1J5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Edith Weiland.
- Date : 2019-02-07
- Location : Medicine Hat, Alberta