Obituary of Barbara Edna Emmins

BARBARA EDNA EMMINS May 19, 1958 - June 17, 2014 Barbara “Barb” Edna Emmins passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the age of 56 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Florence and Frank Emmins; her grandparents, Bert and Hilda Earis and Tom and Violet Emmins; Uncle Don Siegel; Aunt Dolores Earis; Uncle Jim and Aunt Margaret Emmins; and her cousin Rodney Earis. Barb is survived by her brother Elwin; sister Dianne; sister Karen (Gerald) Zimmer and her nephews Mitchell and Kendal, niece Stephanie; and a special god son Draven Gelsinger; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Barb was born in Regina, completing her schooling at Cochrane High School. Growing up she attended Myer’s School of Dance, Girl Guides and Rangers. Barb enjoyed many jobs, however most of her working career was with Old Fashion Foods where she made many friends and enjoyed many of her special “customers”. Barb will be forever remembered for her love of family whether researching family history, capturing special events with her talent of cross stitching, or attending family celebrations. Her endless positive outlook, the constant smile and her desire to always see the good in people will be sadly missed. Barb was extremely talented in sewing, crafts, cooking and gardening. She participated as a volunteer with Government House, Lakeview United Church, canvassing and was a regular attendee at Christian Women’s. Barb loved many things - a devoted Saskatchewan Roughriders season ticket holder, country music attending Craven every year and her beloved dogs, Scamp and Blackie. The family asks you to join in a Celebration of beautiful spirit, at Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, Regina, SK on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jo Mader officiating. Donations in memory of Barb may be made to the Regina Humane Society, PO Box 3143, Stn Main, Regina, SK, S4P 3G7, the Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3, Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, Regina, SK, S4S 3G7 or to a charity of your choice. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com