Obituary of Edward Weinmaster

WEINMASTER - Edward Weinmaster passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, June 1, 2018 at the age of 98 years. Ed was born May 28, 1920 to John Jacob and Christina Weinmeister in Rhein, Sask. Ed lived and worked on the Weinmeister family farm until the age of 21. He spent the next four years (1941 to1944) in the Canadian army. In 1944 he returned home to take over the family farm. He was united in marriage to Thelma Mang from Edenwold, Sask. in October, 1944. They had two children, Lynne and Bruce. Leaving the farm in 1959 Ed worked for the Sask. Liquor Licensing Commission. During the next years they resided in Yorkton, North Battleford and Regina. Ed retired in 1979 as Vice Chairman of the Commission. He and Thelma moved to Kelowna, British Columbia where they spent many happy years. Ed was predeceased by his parents and his ten siblings. In 2006 he lost Thelma, his wonderful wife of 62 years. He is survived by his daughter Lynne (Jim) Graham, Saskatoon, SK; and his son Bruce (Janice) Weinmaster, Kelowna, B.C. Also three grandchildren: Carolin (Reid) Bews, Saskatoon SK, Karli (Yaad) Cohen, Vancouver BC, Michael (Patrick Poiraud) Weinmaster, Vancouver BC .He was also blessed to have four great grandchildren, Eric and John Bews and Josh and Emily Cohen. Friends are welcome to join the family at a graveside service for Ed on Monday, August 13th 2018 at 2:00pm at the Garden of St. Matthew at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Service Information Monday, August 13th, 2018 2:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Details: Service Extra Info Garden of St. Matthew Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens