Tribute

Passed away peacefully at the Cranbrook Regional Hospital on Friday June 14, 2013 at the age of 90 years.  Edna leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters Norma  (Denis)  of Castlegar, BC and Linda (Doug ) of Smithers, BC.  She also leaves her grandchildren; Chad in Castlegar, Tracy ( Gerry) in Kimberley, Shane in Smithers  and Adrian in Kelowna as well as great grandchildren; Alyssa, Josh and Griffin.  Also left behind are two brothers, Hugo and Larry as well as many nieces and nephews.                                                                                                                                  

Edna was predeceased by her husband Norman “Nip” (1984), son   Robert “Bob” – “Nip” (1983, her mother,  Margaret and father, Michael Mitrenga; her brothers Melvin and Otto and sisters Olga and Lydia.

Edna was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma and great grandma known affectionately as “GG”  She was born and raised  in Melville, Saskatchewan where she  completed grade 8 at the Fairland and District Country School.  She worked for Swifts Packing House in Melville where she met her husband Norm.  Norm played hockey for the Melville Millionaires and hockey took them to  Kamloops, Kelowna and then  in 1954 to  Kimberley which became their permanent home.

Mom was an avid bowler winning many trophies, and representing the East Kootenay at a Seniors  Bowling tournament in  Nanaimo, BC.  Mom worked for Sears, Eaton's, the McDougal Canteen  and in the  Dietary and Laundry department of Kimberley Hospital where she worked until retirement in 1986.  Mom also sold Beauty Counselor Beauty Cosmetics for 43 years.  She really enjoyed watching baseball, curling and hockey on TV.  In retirement  mom kept busy holding various positions with the Food Bank, Soar, and Kimberly  Housing Society and the Lutheran Church.

Mom enjoyed her family and  especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Her favorite thing to do was to cook and she loved cooking for a large crowd.   She was always thrilled when be brought company home for a meal  – even when it was unannounced.  Mom  loved  volunteering  in the summer for the Kimberley International  Old-timers Accordion Championships as she loved the  music which she grew up with.  She also loved gardening and  in her younger years she loved to sew.

A Memorial  Service will be held for Edna on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the  Holy Cross  Lutheran Church  in Kimberley, BC.  In lieu of flowers those wishing to remember Edna (mom) may do so by donating to a charity of your choice.  The family would like to thank Dr Hadiuk and  the staff at the Pines.   Mom’s last days were spent very comfortably thanks to the  staff of the Cranbook Hospital 3^rd floor.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com.