Obituary of Doreen Joyce Eritz

Doreen Joyce Eritz of Yorkton, beloved wife of Ed, passed away quietly in her sleep on February 5, 2019. Doreen was born on March 23, 1935 to Mervin and Linda Foster. She was the second of four daughters. The family moved many times in the Smeaton, Nipawin, and Codette area settling in Springside. She contracted polio in her early teens and was rehabilitated with help from her father. She fully recovered and continued her education at Yorkton Collegiate Business School and obtained her business certificate in 1953. In about 1955 she met Ed Eritz and they married in July of 1956. They had 3 children, Karen Legge (David), Terry Eritz (Sharlene), and Linda Bender (Perry). As a young couple Ed and Doreen invested in a family business and Doreen spent many enjoyable hours with her family in this business. As well as working Doreen had an active social life with involvement in the A.C.T. ladies auxiliary, league bowling and curling as well as travelling extensively with close friends. The business helped Doreen and Ed achieve their dream of owning and operating a farm. In 1975 they purchased a farm in the Sheho district. She enjoyed a huge garden and was particularly fond of her apple trees and bird watching in her yard. She canned and preserved the produce from her garden and helped with all aspects of the farm notably always having coffee time when neighbours were around. Doreen and Ed continued to farm with their son Terry until 2016 when they sold the farm. Doreen had become ill in 2014 and was unable to remain at home. She became a resident at the Foam Lake Nursing Home and then Yorkton and district nursing home for five years. The staff and other residents enjoyed her positive attitude and great sense of humour. Doreen was predeceased by her parents, her sisters Jessie Talbot and Ann Holowaty. Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 63 years, Edward, her remaining sister Allona Zeiben, and her children; Karen Legge (David) and their children Krista, Lindsay (Troy Perry), and Holly: Terry Eritz (Sharlene) and their children Dr. Heather Eritz (Matt Britton), Mitchell Eritz (Lisa), Justine Sturgeon (Dan): Linda Bender (Perry) and their son Ryan. Doreen will also be remembered by 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Saturday, February 9th, 2019 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Pastor Steve Rosluk of First Baptist Church officiating. The pianist, Karen DeLong led the congregation with the hymns Abide With Me and Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus. Cheryle Zorn sang two hymns, How Great Thou Art and Psalm 23. The interment took place in the Garden of Memories at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Doreen's grandsons Ryan Bender and Mitchell Eritz serving as urn bearers. In memory of Doreen, Memorial donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Service Details. Service When: Saturday, February 9th, 2019 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Reception Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK