Edna PELTS

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PELTS: Edna Irene (Taylor) Pelts of Minnedosa, Manitoba passed away peacefully with family at her side on October 28, 2016 in the Winnipeg Health Science Centre at the age of 86 years. Edna was born November 23, 1929 and grew up on the family’s farm in the Willowgrove District and later near Minnedosa. She was her dad’s helper on the farm. She and Ernie Pelts were married in 1950. She worked in various Minnedosa retail establishments and at the Rolling River School Division. After retirement she and Ernie enjoyed travelling and spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Edna enjoyed many activities including softball, curling, cross country skiing and golf. She was involved in many volunteer organizations including the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary and the United Church. She touched the hearts of many in Minnedosa through her eagerness to be of help. She will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by her husband Ernie, and her parents Ed and Dolly Taylor. Surviving are her son Jim (Claudette) Pelts; her grandchildren Joel Pelts, Jennifer (Darren) Shaughnessy, and Julie (Andrew) Melnychuk; her great grandchildren Peyton, Morgan and Grayson Pelts, Owen and Claire Shaughnessy, and Ben and Brady Melnychuk; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy (Allen) Smith, Mae Simpson, Bette (Rob) Johnson, and sister-in-law Ede Peltz; and her many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of the Minnedosa District Hospital and the Winnipeg Health Science Centre for their professional and kind care for Edna. A memorial service will be held at the Minnedosa United Church on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Natasha Pearen officiating. Interment will take place in the Minnedosa Cemetery, followed by a reception in the United Church Hall. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. Minnedosa Funeral Services is in care of arrangements.

As published in Brandon Sun on Nov 05, 2016