Edna Annie Kramer

Edna Annie Kramer (nee Schmalenberg), formerly of Southey, SK, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2018 in Regina Pioneer Village.  She was predeceased by her husband, Eric; parents, Emelia and Jacob Schmalenberg; an infant brother, and brothers George, Henry, Adolph, Albert, Walter; an infant sister, and sisters Ida, Minnie and Olga.  Edna is survived by her son Brian (Deb) of Southey; daughter Wendy (Gregory) Burton of Humboldt; granddaughter Katherine Burton (Luke) of Humboldt; great-grandsons Gordie Harmsworth of Enderby, BC and Erick Burton-Dyck of Humboldt; as well as many other family and friends.

Edna was born on June 19, 1924. She grew up on the farm near Serath. On June 24, 1947 she married Eric Kramer. In 1953 they had a son, Brian and in 1957 they had a daughter, Wendy. Edna lived on the farm for most of her life with the exception of a few later years when she and Eric resided in Regina, and the years spent in Regina Pioneer Village.

Cooking and having visitors was a great passion. Edna would go to great lengths to ensure that everyone's favourite food was available. 

Edna always loved flowers and gardening. For many years she had a huge vegetable garden. The front farm yard was often elaborate and spectacular with flowers. Having spent most of her life on a farm, Edna frequently helped with farm activities.   

While Edna enjoyed doing crafts, puzzles, and playing Yahtzee, crocheting brought much pleasure. Probably her main passion was singing.  Edna sang whenever and wherever she could. Her easy, beautiful harmonizing brought joy to herself and those around her to the very end of her days.

Edna loved to spend time at the family cottage at Manitou. There, she loved to swim at the spa and, as always, visit and share meals with family and friends. She also really enjoyed Sunday drives and trips to BC to visit family.   

Edna's huge love of family and her kind generosity warmed the hearts of many. Her granddaughter, Katherine, was very important to Edna and she was so pleased, almost tickled, in her brief encounters with her great grandson, Erick. Edna is remembered by many as having been a kind and gentle person. Even in Edna's last days, many of the staff from 4West at Regina Pioneer Village stopped by with a greeting and kind word for her. While in her wan condition, Edna's smile shone in return to these visitors and all her helpers.