KNEZACEK: Edith E.

December 1, 1932 - August 17, 2024

Edith Knezacek, aged 91 years, of Watrous, SK passed away at Manitou Lodge in the Watrous District Health Complex, Watrous SK on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Edith was born in Yarbo, Saskatchewan in 1932. Her mother and father were Mary and Stanley Knezacek. They lived in Gerald, Saskatchewan for a little while then moved to Esterhazy, Punnichy, and eventually Watrous, in 1954. She came from a large family, with 8 brothers and sisters. Don, Tom, Robert, Eddie, Alfred, Ann, Angela, Dorothy, and Edith. They all lived in Gerald on a small acreage. There was always plenty for all the kids to do. Their chores were feeding the farm animals, cutting wood for the stove and weeding the garden. When the chores were done, Edith’s brothers would play in the corn and wheat fields. Edith’s favourite thing to do was go on picnics. During one picnic, her brothers were chasing some cows in a field until the bull turned around and chased them! Edith went to school in Gerald and helped look after her siblings because she was one of the oldest. Edith’s dad worked on the CNR Railway, and they moved him to different locations in Saskatchewan. So, their family moved a lot, Punnichy, Esterhazy, and eventually Watrous, where Mary said, ”No more moving!”. So, in Watrous they stayed. When they moved to Watrous in 1954, Edith continued to help at home. In 1975 she started at Interlake and was employed to do all kinds of odd jobs. Her penmanship was so good, she was the official person to address all the outgoing mail. Another job Edith did was shredding documents for the local businesses. Edith had a great experience at Interlake, they were a wonderful support for her and became her second family. She was the longest member, working for over 40 years there. Edith’s interests were doing crossword puzzles, drawing, writing, and watching Magnum PI. Something you may not know about Edith is, she loved ice cream and has been known to have a glass of red wine once in a blue moon. After Edith lived at Jubilee Court for over twenty years, she moved to Manitou Lodge.She had a great experience at Manitou Lodge and loved all the workers there. The Funeral Service will take place at Fotheringham's Funeral Chapel, Watrous, SK on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Darren Holland officiating. Private Family Interment will follow in Watrous Cemetery. A Reception for friends and family will take place at Interlake Human Resources following the graveside service. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation to Interlake Human Resources "In Memory of Edith Knezacek" please visit: https://fotheringham-mcdougall.com/