Date of Birth: January 6, 1928
Date of Death: October 24, 2017
It is with saddened hearts the family of Edward “Ed” Heiduk of Calgary, Alta. (formerly Yorkton, Sask.) announce his passing. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Ed was welcomed to the Kingdom of Heaven peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at the age of 89.
Ed was born on Jan. 6, 1928 and was the eldest of Annie (nee Sliz) and Karl “Charles” Heiduk’s four children. He was raised and went to school in the district of Brewer, northeast of Melville, Sask.
On June 23, 1953, he would marry his dear wife and friend, Rosie Bella. They began their lives together on the Heiduk homestead and would soon welcome their dear children, David in 1954, Debra in 1956, Sandra in 1961 and Robert in 1974.
In 1956, Ed began working for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. Ed operated elevators and gained the friendships of many townsfolk in the farming communities of Brewer, Yarbo, Waldron, Roleau, Invermay, Stornoway, Langenberg, Lake Lenore, Southey and finally, Yorkton, Sask. where he retired in 1988. Post-retirement Ed would continue working part-time for Crop Insurance and Yorkton Flying Services.
Ed is survived by his wife, Rose; son, David (Sylvia) Heiduk; daughter, Debra (William) Becker; son, Robert (Sheri) Heiduk; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, Arthur Heiduk; and sister, Shirley Goebel (nee Heiduk).
He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Alfred; and daughter, Sandra Arthurs (nee Heiduk).
Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Darren Dressler and held at McInnis & Holloway Crowfoot Chapel, (82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, Alta.) on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. with the graveside service to follow at Yorkton Memorial Gardens at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice.
