ED KUNZ

1925 - 2010

Edward August Kunz, beloved husband of Bernadette Kunz of Taber, passed away with his family at his side on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the age of 84 years.
Besides Bernadette, his loving wife of sixty four years, Ed will be lovingly remembered by his children Connie (Bruce) Eliason of Wrentham and their children Jackie (Greg), Troy (Sabrina) and Michelle (Duane); Wesley (Vickie) Kunz of High River and their children Chad and Dylan (Brigette); Monty (Colleen) Kunz of Medicine Hat and their children Cara (Wes) and Makayla; Murray (Brenda) Kunz of Taber and their children Pamela and Jason (Jana); Doug (Heather) Kunz of Lethbridge and their children Lane and Raeann (Tim); thirteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Tony Kunz, Don (Colleen) Kunz, Hilda (Leonard) Long, Duly Boist, Alvina (Jack) Millar, Delores Hoffart and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, his in-laws, brothers Clarence and Herb and a sister Leona Kirkpatrick.
Ed was born May 23, 1925 at Humboldt, Saskatchewan.
Shortly after they were married, Ed and Bernadette moved to Taber where they raised their family. He worked as a Partsman for Perdue Motors and for John Deere for more than twenty five years. Later he drove tank trucks, something he loved doing until his retirement.
Ed was a creative person enjoying wood working, gardening, camping and fishing. Hunting with “his boys” was his passion and led to his being nicknamed “steady Eddy”.
Ed and Bernie loved to travel to far away places which included Alaska, Hawaii and Arizona, having spent several winters in Yuma. He liked nothing better than challenging someone to a game of smear or horse shoes. His love was obvious and abundant for his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to prayers at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Patrick Furtado SAC, Celebrant. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Edward’s name may be made directly to the Taber & District Health Foundation (Palliative Care Unit), 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.