Daisy Irene Harper

A former resident of Kennedy, Irene Harper passed away September 28, 1994 at Redvers Union Hospital.
Irene was born on March 17, 1919 at Virden, Manitoba. She moved with her parents, William and Caroline Edwards, to Kennedy when her father purchased the blacksmith shop from D. McMillan in 1919. She took her schooling there, then attended Normal School in 1936-1937. She taught for 17 years and tutored for 12 years, schools included Belleville, Moosomin, Wauchope and Redvers.
In 1979, Irene was made Honorary Life Member of the Arcola Superintendence Board of the S.T.F. in tribute to her many years as A.S.T.A. Secretary-Treasurer.
Irene married Frank Harper November 6, 1946 after he came home from overseas. They farmed north of Wauchope for 29 years, from which they retired to Redvers.
She gave many hours to community activities such as 4-H and Homemakers. After moving to Redvers, she was involved with the Activity Centre, Music Festival, Library Board, Golden Age Centre, Seniors Songsters, Early Childhood Intervention Program.
She loved playing the piano and would not refuse to play for any occasion. She enjoyed her flowers and her home. She spent many hours knitting and doing needlework. Even after all this, she still had time for her family and granddaughters. Throughout the years, Irene has enriched the lives of those around her in countless ways.
Predeceased by her parents. William and Caroline Edwards and a granddaughter, Jennifer, she leaves to mourn her passing, her loving husband, Frank, daughter, Carol (Ric) Mills of Broadview; three grand-daughters: Candace of Ponoka, Alta., Michelle and Krista of Broadview; one sister, Ethel (Wilson) McIntyre of Saskatoon; one brother, Bill (Noreen) Edwards of Regina; sisters-in-law: Edna (Bob Pickering of Regina; Margaret (Fred) Rose of Manor; Muriel (Al) Truman of Wauchope; brothers-in-law: Bill (Gladys) Harper of Langley, B.C.; George (Delia) Harper of Regina;
Ed (Ellen, now deceased) Renard of Redvers; nieces and nephews; relatives in England and her many, many friends.
Funeral Service was held Saturday, October 1, 1994, at Redvers Knox United Church with Rev. Don Britt officiating. Internment in Redvers Cemetery.
From the Service Bulletin:
DAISY IRENE HARPER (1919-1994) Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, musician, and friend, Irene has enriched the lives of those around her in countless ways. Many will remember her as a teacher, always there for her students; the musician, always there for a Festival; and the person always there for her loving family.
She was a member of the Golden Age Centre and an active participant in the Community as a whole. An active Church member, Irene held a strong faith throughout her days and an inspiring courage in the face of illness.
Married to Frank in 1946, Irene and her family lived north of Wauchope before moving to Redvers in 1975. She is survived by her husband Frank, her daughter Carol, son-in-law Rick, three grandchildren Candace, Michelle and Krista, one sister, Ethel, one brother, Bill, three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law.
EACH LIFE IS A SONG
A life is a song we write in our own tone and key,
Each life we touch reflects a note that forms the melody.
We chose the theme and chorus of the song to bear our name,
And each will have a special sound – no two can be the same.
So when someone we love departs, in memory we find
Their song plays on within the hearts of those they leave behind.

From the many many Sympathy cards Frank and the family received.
Her nephew Murray expressed this – “During this period, I think not of Irene’s passing away but of Irene’s energy and caring, the summers on the farm and the family dinners at Christmas and the joyous times. Our thoughts are with you.” Also received “ FOOTPRINTS” a favorite verse of Irene’s with kind regards to all! Love Bill and Noreen