WOUTERS, Velma: Born at Edam Sask on Mar 14, 1916 to George and May Daynes, passed away peacefully on Oct 10, 2014 at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Abraham, sisters Flora (Ed) Longpre, Bud (James) Nordby, and beloved daughter-in-law, Eva. Velma is lovingly remembered by her sons Marvin (Gail), Garry (Sandra), Glenn, Wayne (Valerie), sister Carrie (Ben) Fischer, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Velma lived a full and happy life, 29 years of which she farmed with her husband 1 1/2 miles west of Edam. They moved to Edam in 1966 where she worked at the Credit Union for an additional 15 years. Velma & Abe were very active in the community, volunteering endlessly for various charitable causes. Velma had very strong faith in God that carried her through many trials and tribulations and which she passed down to her family. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. A Celebration of Life service took place on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from the Edam United Church with Reverend Kun Kim officiating. Interment followed the service in the Edam Municipal cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lady Minto Union Health Center, P.O. Box 330 Edam, Saskatchewan, S0M 0V0, or Edam United Church,1st Avenue, Edam, Saskatchewan S0M 0V0, or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. A special thanks to all those persons from Edam who assisted us during this time.
