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Notes for Rebecca (Rebe) Mary Edey:
OBITUARY OF MARY REBECCA HALLIDAY 1905-1996
Mary Rebecca, daughter of Moses and Jessie Edey, was born on April 25, 1905 in North Cypress and attended school at Wellwood. In 1926 she married John Edward (or Jack) Halliday, a union that would last for over 60 years and be blessed with a family of three daughters and a son. In the early years of the marriage, home was wherever Jack's work took him but in 1950, the family settled in Neepawa. In 1983, Rebecca and Jack moved into Yellowhead Manor. Widowed in December 1987, Rebecca moved into Eastview Lodge the following February and it was there that she passed away on February 10, 1996. Essentially a homemaker and mother, Rebecca enjoyed people and had been involved in the Golden Age Club. She also enjoyed her game of Crib and the Eastview Lodge bowling. Rebecca was predeceased by her husband Jack, three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her son, her three daughters, two sons-in-law, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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As we come together today, to mark the passing of Rebecca Halliday, we are encouraged to do so in faith. The faith that was expressed by the Psalmist in these words.
"Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High,
Who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
Will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress,
My God in whom I trust." (Psalm 91:vs. 1 & 2)
It is by trusting God, by remembering the everlasting love of God, that we can indeed find comfort. Comfort through knowing that our loved ones are held in the arms of The God revealed to us by Jesus, as the loving Heavenly Father. With Rebecca in this safe keeping, we are able to find further consolation in sharing memories of her as mother, grandmother or friend. One, whose life, over its span of 90 years, touched in caring ways, the lives of others. This life span also witnessed truly dramatic changes in ways of living. Her childhood and early years were times when a great deal of effort went into simply meeting basic needs. Homemakeing with hydro and all the labour saving household appliances or the convenience of indoor plumbing was a constant time consuming job. Yet it was homemakeing that Rebecca was at her happiest - baking, gardening, quilting, doing crochet, tending her houseplants and enjoying her family - her children - her grandchildren. They will remember how Grandma always had oatmeal and date cookies for them.
She was a real homebody, and while she thoroughly enjoyed visiting family and friends, always wanted to be back home before dark. Rebecca liked a game of Crib and with Jack belonged to the Golden Age Club. Even though she did buy a camera, she was never a photographer like Jack, but she still enjoyed the club outings and trips when Jack would capture all the highlights on photograph or slide. Another hobby they enjoyed together was attending auction sales and they built up a remarkable collection of salt and pepper shakers. Rebecca also had a thing about 4 leaf clovers and every patch of clover she saw would be thoroughtly and patiently searched until she found one, this to the great amusement of her family. There is no way in the short space of this service that we can do justice to the long and loving life she lived. Each one of you, however, will have your own special memories to be cherished and perhaps share.
Now her time here is ended, and while there is sorrow at losing her from our sight, there should also be gratitude for the life she lived, the memories she has left, and the rest she has now found.
Rev. George Scott
February 15, 1996
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