Obituaries

LEIMERT, Edward

LEIMERT, Edward - Passed away peacefully in his sleep and into the arms of his Lord on March 6th, 2011 at Sutherland Hills Rest home in Kelowna, BC.

He was born in Heikendorf Romania on October 13th, 1924 then came to Canada with his family at the age of five. Edward is survived by his two sisters; Hulda and Edna. Five children; Shirley, Lawrence, Eric, Laura and David. Nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Edward spent many years serving his Lord as a Lutheran pastor and mastered his craft as a finishing carpenter very early in life. He was 27 when he married his wife Anna with whom he spent 60 years until she passed before him in January of 2010.

Ed’s most precious moments were spent in the great outdoors with friends and family. He was an avid fisherman and loved to snowmobile, ice fish and roast bacon over an open fire in the winter months. His amazing woodwork creations were works of art and he was more than happy to share his skills with anyone who needed a step stool or a home renovation. He spent countless hours at numerous churches working his trade to the betterment of the house of the Lord.

Ed was also a welder and metal fabricator. Two of his creations that will not soon be forgotten are the purple school bus, which he turned into a motor home and the family’s 1968 Chrysler, that he converted into a tool hauler which eerily resembled a hearse. For that reason his wife Anna would not ride in it.

Ed was blessed with a wonderful singing voice and most every Sunday Ed’s baritone voice could be heard above the congregation. Even until his last days Ed would still belt out his praises to his Lord with the staff and residents at Sutherland Hills. Many memories left Ed’s mind after his accident in 2004 but the words and the melodies of the old hymns never left him.

Ed could best be described as a caring, giving, gentle, unselfish man.

Ed’s family would like to express from the bottom of their hearts, their sincerest gratitude to the staff at Sutherland Hills Rest Home. Their kind, caring, reassurance was a comfort for the entire Leimert family for the past six years.

Memorial service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services at 1211 Sutherland Avenue on Saturday March 12 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Brain Trust Canada. #11-368 Industrial Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y-5C7.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299

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