Edna Rita Konechy 1918-2017

Edna Rita Konechy Born February 26, 1918 and passed on January 12, 2017. Edna Schuster was born in Dysart,Sask Canada to Anton and Susan (Spanier) Schuster. The youngest of 7, she had a happy, carefree childhood growing up on a wheat farm. She married Frank Konechy in October of 1936 and in 1953, they moved to the States. For many years she worked at Everett Health Foods (before health foods were popular) She loved bowling, and belonged to many winning leaques..she had a 180 average! A devout Mariner's fan, she never missed a game on TV. We took her to one game, and she decided it was better at home in her recliner. Everyone loved Edna, she always had a smile and a joke for you. Following Frank's death, she moved into the Cascadian retirement home where she lived for 13 years. Declining health had her move to Washington Oaks where she lived for 2 years and then to Love and Care family home in South Everett. There, they lovingly watched over her until her death. The family thanks all of her caregivers for their love for her. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and 6 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter Gail Lasher and son Patrick (Cassie). Grandchildren Brad (Leona) Lasher, Tracy Lasher, Allison Lasher, and Suzie Lasher Heid. She also leaves 5 great grandsons: Ben (Cass) Lasher, Alex Lasher, Dylan (Kayla) Lasher, Hayden (Madilyn) Lasher and 2 great grandchildren, Leona and Brandon Lasher. There will be a Memorial Mass on Saturday Jan 21st at noon at Immaculate Conception Church. A reception will follow Mass graveside services to follow at Cypress Lawn Cemetery.