Edmund Best
July 14, 1925 – January 13, 2016
As published in the January 25, 2016 World-Spectator
Edmund was born in Beausejour, Manitoba to William and Julianna Best. He is survived by Doreen, his loving wife of 65 years, his children—Dennis (Valerie), Wendy (Bob Irving), Beverly (Percy Phillips), and Gerald (Margaret); his grandchildren, Melissa (Bob Beveridge), Erin (Clint Senior), Kendall (James Kuhl), Ian (Paige Lewis), and Amanda (Adam Speakman); and his great grands, Samuel and Edmund (Eddie) Kuhl, Kai and Beckett Senior, and Kate Beveridge.
The fifth of nine children, he is also survived by his dear sisters Helen Barron of Brandon, Manitoba and Alma Cooper of Mississauga, Ontario, sisters-in-law Sharon Newton of Winnipeg, Manitoba and Hazel Dutchak of Steinbach, Manitoba, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Edmund grew up on a farm and farmed until the age of 40 when he and Doreen headed west to Saskatchewan as the new owners of an Allied Hardware store in Wapella. He became a member of Gideons International in 1966 and enjoyed presenting New Testaments to grade five children for many years. He always had a New Testament in his pocket to share.
After 10 years in Saskatchewan the west beckoned them again and they moved to Burnaby where they managed Lake City Motor Inn for 16 years.
Retirement took Edmund and Doreen to South Surrey where they have made many lasting friendships.
Edmund passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Saviour, surrounded by his family. Thank you to the staff at the Peace Portal Seniors Village for your excellent care and kindness to Ed and his family during the two months he was in your care. Thank you also to the ambulance, emergency and fourth floor staff at Peace Arch Hospital. Your thoughtfulness and compassion was greatly appreciated.
A private memorial will be held at White Rock Baptist Church where Ed was a member for the last 14 years. Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca
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