Edward Lloyd HIRSCH

HIRSCH: Edward Lloyd 1929 - 2007 Edward Hirsch passed away at the David Thompson Health Region in Drumheller with his family by his side on August 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78. Left to mourn is his wife Willa; son Robin (Karen) of Calgary; daughter Kendel Ryan (James) of Red Deer; three grandchildren, Jason and Bradley Ryan and Jena Hirsch. Also survived by his brother, Mathew (Lila) of Medicine Hat. Edward was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Hirsch, two brothers Francis and Peter and sister, Gloria. Edward was born on the farm near Lampman, SK June 16, 1929. He moved to Rosedale, AB at the age 19, worked in the coal mines and decided that was not the life for him. He bought his first gravel truck in 1956 and that became his life as a trucker until he retired in 2004. As we travelled the many roads in Alberta, he would recall paving that road in what year it was first paved or re-paved. He made many friends in all walks of life throughout the years and will be sadly missed by all. By special request, there will be no funeral or memorial services held. Donations in memory of Ed can be made towards the Digital Ultrasound at: Drumheller and District Health Foundation, Attn: Linda Ames, Drumheller Health Centre, 351- 9 Street N.W., Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y1. Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall, You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. In tears we watched you sinking We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay. We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore We tried to comfort to the end, But we could do no more. But when we saw you sleeping So peacefully, free from pain, We could not wish you back again, To suffer that again.