Edith Katherine Parker

(nee Falk)

March 28, 1931 – April 24, 2012

Peacefully, on April 24th at the Riverview Nursing Home, Edith Katherine Parker (nee Falk) aged 81 years.

Edith leaves behind her son David Parker of Winnipeg; daughter Kathy Parker and son-in-law Fred Florence of Toronto; as well as twin sister Linda Suter (nee Falk) and brother-in-law Dr. Robert Suter of Bluffton Ohio; brother Arthur Falk of Calgary; brother Albert Falk and sister-in-law Nettie Falk of Herbert, Saskatchewan; sister-in-law Jean Winram of St. Catharines, Ontario; sister-in-law Lana Bryant, of Creemore, Ontario, and sister-in-law Rose Faulkner of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

In addition, Edith leaves behind many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, friends and colleagues.

Edith was predeceased by husband Clare Parker, and by her brothers Bernerd Faulkner and Dr. Rudy Falk, and by her sister Hertha Falk.

Though she spent most of her adult life in Winnipeg, Edith was born in and spent her childhood and youth on her family’s farm in Herbert, Saskatchewan. She took the hard work ethic instilled in her during those years to Winnipeg, where she dedicated her professional career to nursing. She rose to the senior administrative ranks in the major teaching hospitals in Winnipeg, as well as in a number of international nursing professional organizations. She was known as a leader, teacher, mentor, and friend in her professional life.

Her children, relatives and friends also knew Edith for her warmth, her generosity, her fortitude in the face of many physical challenges, her commitment to providing a voice for those who often did not have one, and for the grace she so frequently displayed in adverse circumstances. She will be greatly missed by many.

Services will be held on Saturday, April 28th, 10:00 am at Klassen Funeral Home, 1897 Henderson Highway. Ray Cooper, former Pastor and friend will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Manitoba Division, 100-1465 Buffalo Place, Winnipeg, R3T 1L8.