EDNA LICKISS

1917 - 2008

Edna Idella Lickiss, beloved wife of the late Newton Lickiss, passed away in Taber on Monday, April 7, 2008 at the age of 90 years.
Edna is survived by her children Patricia Lickiss of Vauxhall, Ralph (Bev) Lickiss of Taber and Beverly Barby of Olds. She is also survived by her grandchildren James (Trudy), Kyle (Dana), Kevin, Adrian, Kayelene, Shawn, Julia (Reg), Sonny (Ashley); great grandchildren Penny & Haley, Katrina & Justin, Colton, Cassandra and by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Newton in 1995, her parents, three sisters and one brother.
Edna was born in Carstairs on May 9, 1917 to Peter & Alma Johnson, the fourth of five children. She worked on the farm along with her sisters and brother while completing her nursing degree correspondence. After receiving her diploma, Edna moved to Taber to work at the hospital. She met and later married Newton Lickiss on February 20, 1946. They continued to reside in town and had three children; Pat on January 3, 1947, Ralph on June 3, 1949 and Beverly on August 20, 1953.
Edna became ill with Polio in December 1953 and spent eight months recovering in Banff. Despite the effects that Polio would have for the remainder of her life, Edna never let it interfere with her kind and gentle nature.
She loved to quilt. Many of her quilts were shared with family, friends and missionaries - including one that went to Germany, of which she was so proud. Edna will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family and all those who’s lives she touched.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006  - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 5431 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ron Gartly officiating. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Edna’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta  T1J 2M7.