Obituary of Edna Anna Melnick

Edna Melnick of the Langenberg Special Care Home, beloved widow of David Melnick passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the age of 90 years. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 24 at 1:30p.m. from Christ Lutheran Church, MacNutt, SK. The interment will follow in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Edna Melnick may be made to the Christ Lutheran Cemetery Fund as gifts of remembrance. MELNICK - Edna Anna Melnick was born on July 20th 1929, in the Brandon School District, north of Wroxton, Sk. a daughter of Otto and Molly ( nee Pfeifer) Thies, and a twin to sister Esther. Edna was raised on the family farm and attended Brandon school. She graduated from the high school in Kamsack and went on to complete teachers college. On June 26th 1954 she married Dave Melnick. They farmed in the MacNutt area and raised five children, she was a loving and devoted mother. She loved gardening, baking, and going on short drives with her family, which quite often included a picnic lunch. She also took time to be involved in the activities of Christ Lutheran Church, served on the ladies auxiliary, teaching Sunday school; and she had a strong faith in her Lord. Following the death of her husband Dave in 2006, Edna continued to reside on the family farm. Her son Charles came to live with her and was a strong support when she was later diagnosed with Dementia. In 2016 she entered the Langenburg Special Care Home, where she resided until her peaceful passing on Monday, October 21st, 2019, with her children in attendance. She was 90 years of age. Besides her husband she was predeceased by her twin sister Esther Pippus, brothers-in-law Walter Pippus and Dave Eisner.She leaves to cherish her memory: daughters: Joan Haas of Edmonton; Marilyn Davies (Paul) of Abbotsford, BC; Barbara Melnick (John Doerksen) of Regina; sons: Charles Melnick (Wendy Scott) of MacNutt, and Jeff Melnick (Sherrylin) of Calgary. Grand and step-grandchildren: Samantha & Willy Reeve; Matthew & Josh; Jazmin, Nigel, Jerry & Lizzie. A sister, Muriel Esiner of Yorkton, and a brother, Leslie Thies of Kamsack, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Thursday, November 24th 2019 from Christ Lutheran Church, MacNutt with Rev. Todd Guggenmos officiating. The cremation committal took place in the MacNutt Cemetery. Memorials in Edna's name may be made to the MacNutt Cemetery Fund as tokens of remembrance. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneral home.com Service Details. Service When: Thursday, October 24th, 2019 1:30pm Location: Christ Lutheran Church - MacNutt Address: Raily Ave & Main St. MACNUTT, SK S0A 2K0 Interment Location: Christ Lutheran Cemetery - MacNutt Address: MACNUTT, SK