Edith Selma Linnea McGinnis

1919-2004

Edith Selma Linnea McGinnis passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2004 at the age of 85. Her memory will be celebrated by her family.

Three daughters; Anna Lindsay of Courtenay, Kathleen Slack and husband Clifford of Port McNeill; Edith (Judy) Ledoux and Stephen Bevington of Campbell River. Five sons; Michael McGinnis of Mayo, Yukon, Louis McGinnis and wife Jerri Lynn of Quesnel; Jerry McGinnis and wife Glennda of Innisfail, Alberta; Patrick McGinnis and wife Donna of Courtenay; John McGinnis and wife Tracey of Courtenay. By seventeen grandchildren; Erica; James; Benjamin; Clayton; Ian; Wayne; Kristopher; Stephanie; Heather; Jerry; Michael; Greg; Sean; Jennifer; Sarah; Eric; Mark; and 3 great grandchildren; Ethan; Brenna and Tayah. One brother Nels Franzen of North Vancouver; two sisters; Helga Gamey of Victoria and Margaret Lefrancois of Victoria. By special friends; Muriel and Ron Bowie; Petra and Doug Tomlinson; Kim and Mike Trimble; Wendy and Les Salmon; Vanessa and David Knight; Ingrid Braathen; Andre Ledoux, Cheryl Cyman, Thelma, Ron and Myrtle Morgan.

She is predeceased by Husband Gerald Joseph McGinnis, two brothers; Olaf and Eric Franzen, three sisters; Esther Olson, Hilda Scarr and Ellen Franzen.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. McGinnis will take place on Friday, April 16, 2004 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of Piercy鈥檚 Funeral Home. Pastor Peter Rabey Officiating. An interment will follow on Monday, April 19, 2004 at 10:00AM in the Courtenay Civic Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements in care of Piercy鈥檚 Funeral Home.