Date of Birth: December 1, 1928
Date of Death: August 14, 2017
LUTZ – Edward William
Peacefully and surrounded by family, Ed passed away on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. He was 88 years old.
Ed leaves his wife, Ruth; son, Doug (Kathy); two daughters, Lisa (Doug) Kissick and Glenda (Terry) Heavisides; four grandchildren, Jordan (Madison) Lutz, Alanna Lutz and Emma and Mackenzie Heavisides; two great-grandchildren, Grayson and Adalyn Lutz; sisters, Elsie Zulyniak, Violet Kerestesh, Ruth Lypka and Janice (Gordie) McMaster; brothers, Gordon (Joyce) and Gerry (Johanna); brother-in-law, Bruce (Florence) Parlee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by parents, Fred and Elizabeth Lutz; sister, Mary; brothers-in-law, Henry, Willie, Frank and Alec; sister-in-law, Sandra; and in-laws, Paul and Jean Parlee.
Ed was born in the Fenwood district on Dec. 1, 1928, at the family farm. Ed spent his life farming and raising his family. In his younger years, he spent several winters working in northern British Columbia, Albertaand Toronto. He was a family man who enjoyed summers camping and fishing at Good Spirit Lake. Over the years, Ed enjoyed many a card game with his family and close friends, as well as hunting and keeping up on current news events. Until a few years ago, he was a regular member of “coffee row” in Melville.
A private graveside service and family gathering will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ed’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.matthewsfuneralhome.ca
Arrangements are entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Melville. 37-1c
