Mary Edlin was born on April 12, 1932 on the family farm, the daughter of George and Dorthea (nee Russell) Eckardt. Mary was united in marriage to Robert Edlin on October 10, 1951. They were blessed with four children, son, Wes and Donna-Lee of Jasper, AB (and his three daughters, Amy and her daughter, Clover, Michelle and Kristen); son, Rob and Monnie of Melville, SK (and their two daughters, Meegan (Matt) Russell and their children, Blake, Olivia and Dillan and Keeley (Mike) Skrypnyk and their children, Jayce and Laelah); son, Scott and Tracy of Hilltop, SK (and children, Carla (Steven) Noel and their son, Bronsen and Josh (Natalia) Edlin and their children, Beau and Cadence, Michelle Hamelin and son, Bentley and Marie Dewar); daughter, Carmen and Gerald Yanish of Hilltop, SK (and their two sons, Steven and Stuart (Stacey) and their daughter Emily). Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert; her parents, George and Dorthea Eckardt; in-laws, Jack and Mabel Edlin; sisters, Ruth (Emil) Buchart, Olive (Bob) Michael, Betty (George) Raven and Margaret Bissett; brothers, Bud (Vi) Bissett and Bill (Edna) Eckardt; brother-in-law, Floyd Maddaford and sister-in-law, Isabel (Jack) Hendren. Along with her children and their families, she leaves to cherish her memory a sister, Edna Maddaford and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mary lived her entire 82 years in the Hilltop district. She attended school there and was married in the St. John's Anglican Church. An active member of her community, throughout the years Mary was involved with the school, church, curling rink and seniors. Mary took pride in her children and their accomplishments throughout her life. Her grandchildren were a special part of her life as well and the great-grandchildren were her shining stars. She also held a special place in her heart for her wingless angel, Renée. Mary loved to garden and enjoyed feeding and watching her birds, especially the hummingbirds. Her home was always open for whoever wished to visit and enjoy a meal. An excellent baker, Mary's buns, cookies and pies will be missed by all who enjoyed them. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the blessing of knowing her. A Service of Remembrance was held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from the Chapel of Christie's Funeral Home in Yorkton, SK with Reverend Luanne Hrywkiw officiating. Words of tribute and memory were shared by Mary's grandchildren. The organist, Lorne Neal, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden". A special taped music selection of "Thank You" by Johnny Reid was played. Reverend Hrywkiw closed the service by reciting the "Nunc Dimittis". Following a reception in the Gunn Reception Room at Christie's Funeral Home, a private family Cremation Committal took place in St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, Hilltop, SK. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
