Condolences
My goodness, many generations of our families intertwined with your Mom. My parents, Murray and Jean (Beynon) Huston, grew up with Edna. Actually, my Mom boarded with the Davies family when she taught at Highland Park School. Imagine, being the teacher, and sharing a bedroom with your students.
Then on to Calgary. Edna and Edith were huge supporters of the Sibbald Picnic. They organized it with Grandpa Fred Beynon, and Aunt Wanda Huston. They were both such VERY FINE LADIES. Even I, as a kid at these picnics, was always impressed with their attention to everyone. They had this unique way of making each of us feel special.
I apologize that I continue to link Edna and Edith together, but whenever I saw them, they were sharing some special event or story or remembrance with someone.
Edna truly lived a generous and kind life. She will be so very welcomed in heaven.
Wanda Ann (Huston) Veer
Karel, Wayne, Glenn and Alan--
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. I consider myself so fortunate to have grown up in the church with so many strong Christian women as role models; your Mom was the last of a very special generation. When I was struggling with mental health and only made it to church about every 2 or 3 months, Auntie Edna was the one person in the church who didn't try to lecture me about how seldom I was there or tell me what I should do to "fix myself". She was the one who greeted me with a big hug and "I'm so happy to see you! I pray for you every day." And when I found my way back to faith she said she always knew that one day I'd be back. She encouraged me in so many wsys - whenever I would preach or do a communion meditation she always told me how much she liked hearing me speak and teach. When she lived at the Fountains of Mission I made a date to take her for dinner; we had a lovely evening and she gave me a brooch that I will treasure forever. And she had the unique ability to find the bright spot in every situation, regardless of how bleak it looked. When we heard her passing was imminent I commented in church saying "I wonder if Heaven is ready for a Christmas bazaar." I loved Auntie Edna dearly and will miss her always. She was the last of my church "Aunties" and I am so blessed that she was part of my life. I will be forever grateful for that.
Dear family of Edna,
Your mom was a wonderful blessing in my life for 35 years, my role-model as a younger woman, my mentor for growing old gracefully. Always always positive - I once teased her that I caught her being negative: she was not happy with those in the Mission who complained about the wonderful place they lived in. Always in my monthly phone calls during Covid, she raved about how good the staff were to her, taking care of her. Even though we didn’t talk long because she couldn’t hear very well, she always brightened my day and encouraged me to see the best in my life. I will miss those phonecalls and her cheery voice.
May your own memories of your mom ease your loss and encourage you throughout your lives.
E-Hugs,
Linn Rehn
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