Obituary of Edith Mary Wasylenko

WASYLENKO - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Edith Mary Wasylenko (nee Pieper). She passed away at Sunset Extendicare at the age of 86 years, on Sunday, June 18th, 2006. She leaves to mourn her three children, Dr. Mark Wasylenko (Lena) of Easley, South Carolina, Sylvia (Mike) Lambert of Calgary, Joan (Bill) Mollenhauer of Regina, and six grandchildren, Leah and Matthew (and their mother, Cathy), Geoffrey and Jenna, and Michael and Robert. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Annie Pieper, her brother Albert, and her beloved husband of 52 years, John. Edith was born on a farm near Simpson, Saskatchewan on May 27, 1920. She attended Meadowville School with her brother Albert, travelling by horse and buggy each day. She grew up in Simpson and enjoyed music and dancing. Edith married John Wasylenko on August 26, 1947. She received her teaching certificate at Normal School in Regina. She taught in several country schools, including a one room school house on the prairies. She later taught in Regina and Iowa City. She was very involved in her husbands physiotherapy practice, working at his office and doing the bookkeeping for many years. After raising her three children, she obtained her real estate license and worked for Tom Drope Realty. Her recreational activities included bridge and card games of any kind, gardening, photography, playing piano and dancing. She enjoyed the summers at the family cottage at Kannata Valley. She delighted those that knew her with her sunny smile and contagious enthusiasm. She cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. Her spirit will live on in the many memories and love that we shared. Having been the cornerstone of the family, she will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Many thanks to Maureen Carter and the staff of east wing Sunset Extendicare for their compassion and kindness. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Annes R.C. Church, 1701 Cowan Crescent, Regina with Rev. Neil Osiowy presiding. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina S4P 2R3 or to a charity of choice.