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WEINMASTER, Edward

1920 - 2018

Edward Weinmaster passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, June 1, 2018 at the age of 98 years.

Ed was born May 28, 1920 to John Jacob and Christina Weinmeister in Rhein, Saskatchewan.

Dad lived and worked on the Weinmeister family farm until the age of 21. He spent the next four years (1941 to1944) in the Canadian army. In 1944, he returned home to take over the family farm.

Dad married Thelma Mang from Edenwold, Saskatchewan in October, 1944. They had two children, Lynne and Bruce.

Leaving the farm in 1959, Dad worked for the Saskatchewan Liquor Licensing Commission. During the next years they resided in Yorkton, North Battleford and Regina, Saskatchewan.

Dad retired in 1979 as Vice Chairman of the Commission. He and Mom moved to Kelowna, British Columbia where they spent many happy years.

Dad was predeceased by his parents and his ten siblings.

In 2006, he lost Mom, his wonderful wife of 62 years.

He is survived by his daughter Lynne (Jim) Graham, Saskatoon, Sask. and his son Bruce (Janice) Weinmaster, Kelowna, B.C. Dad is also survived by three grandchildren, Carolin (Reid) Bews , Saskatoon, Sask., Karli (Yaad) Cohen, Vancouver, B.C., Michael ( Patrick Poiraud) Weinmaster, Vancouver, B.C.. He was also blessed to have four great grandchildren, Eric and John Bews and Josh and Emily Cohen.

An internment will be held at a later date at Yorkton Memorial Gardens in Saskatchewan.

Condolence Messages

Jun 26, 2018
I want to extend my deepest condolences to Ed's family. Ed had one of the kindest hearts and the biggest smile that could light up any room! It was lovely getting to know him and sharing his many stories and beautiful paintings. He will be missed!

Mrs. Kori Harrison-Jones
Jun 15, 2018
To the entire family I send sincere condolences. Ed was such an amazing man with the kindest smile and genuine good nature. It was an absolute pleasure knowing him and getting to share in the laughs with him over the years that he was at Missionwood.

~ Sarah Spinks ~
Jun 15, 2018
So sorry to see your dad has passed away. My heart goes out to your family

Bruce and Janice. Your dad was a long living Kelowna resident and was quite the man.

Hugs Gail Jones Hill

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