Obituary of Edna Dorinda MacDonald

MacDonald - Edna Dorinda (nee Wegner) MacDonald was born on January 21, 1928 in Rhein, Saskatchewan; a daughter of Carl & Julia (nee Jonat) Wegner. Edna attended school in Rhein and Yorkton. She worked at the Yorkton Airport Hospital. Edna married John MacDonald of Dunleath on March 4, 1949. They farmed in the Dunleath area where they raised their family. Edna skillfully managed the household and also outside work with John. She was a loving and supportive wife and mother. She enjoyed crafting, quilting, crocheting, gardening, and tending to her flower beds. Edna loved to share her beautiful crafts as gifts to others. One of Edna's greatest loves and pastime was playing the organ. Playing old gospel hymns was her favorite way to worship. Edna and John attended Yorkton Presbyterian Church where Edna sang in the choir, taught vacation bible school at Dunleath, enjoyed and helped to host many Bible studies, and was part of the nursing home outreach ministry. Edna leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory her two children: Beverly (Bob) Gersbach of Edmonton, AB; grandson Drew (Shauna), great granddaughters Charlotte & Victoria, of Vancouver, BC; grandson Matthew of Grande Prairie, AB; Ian of Dunleath; grandson Cameron, great grandsons Conner & Caden; grandson Stuart, all of Moose Jaw, SK. Edna is also survived by her sister Ruth (Bob) Jones of Thunder Bay, ON; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Edna was predeceased by her parents, Carl & Julia; her husband John in 2001; an infant brother Rudolph; sisters Olga, Martha, Laura & Goldie; and by brothers Irving & Walter. A graveside service was held on Friday afternoon, November 25th 2016 at the family plot in the Garden of St. Mark at the Yorkton Memorial Gardens. Rev. Devon Pattemore of Grace Presbyterian Church officiated. A reception followed at the Family Centre. In Edna's memory, memorials to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Service Information Friday, November 25th, 2016 3:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Details: Service Extra Info This will be a graveside service in the Garden of St. Mark. Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens