Obituary of Edward William Switzer

SWITZER - Ed passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital in Melville, Saskatchewan at the age of eighty-eight. He is predeceased by his wife Minnie (1930 - 2000), his brother Joseph, his sister Violet and his granddaughter Jennifer. He is survived by his brother Robert of Saskatoon and all eight of his children, Rod (Imelda) of Saskatoon, Terry (Colleen) of Calgary; Cheri (Kavin) of Jasper, Lori (Bob) of Spruce Grove, Jeff (Stephen) of Toronto; Scott (LeeAnn) of Lethbridge, Tricia (Jeannette) of Melville and Tammie (Grant) of Melville. Ed became a member of the Byblow family when he married Minnie in 1953 and Kurt Webster of Ajax, ON has been an honourary Switzer since 1971. Lance Demeria and Tara Czaja became special friends and support for Ed's last six years. Dr. Johann Van Zyl, the caregivers of St. Peter's Hospital and Ituna Pioneer Lodge made Ed's last days comfortable. His ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, his children and many friends will cherish the memory of a quiet man, Kind, with a sly sense of humour and steadfast practical honour that endeared him to those who knew him well. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, November 3, 2017 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home in Melville with Rev. Brian Mee Officiating. Service Information Friday, November 3rd, 2017 11:00am, Bailey's Funeral Home - Melville Interment Details