Obituary of Edna Staebler

<h1>Edna Staebler</h1> 1906 - 2006 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edna Staebler, peacefully in her sleep at the Columbia Forest nursing home on September 12, 2006. Fondly remembered by her niece Barbara (nee Hodgson) Wurtele and her husband Peter, by her nephews Jim Hodgson and John Dimma and his wife Jill, grandniece Meghan and grandnephews Christopher, Michael and Andrew. Also remembered by her grandniece Patti Wurtele, her husband Dick Mattinson and her great grandniece Alex. Remembered by her grandnephew Kenneth Wurtele and her great grandnieces Thea and Jasmine Wurtele. Survived by her sister Ruby Dimma. Predeceased by her parents Louise (nee Sattler) and John Cress, her sister Norma Hodgson, her brothers-in-law Ralph Hodgson and Robert Dimma and her niece Mary Lou Dimma. Edna was the author of the Food That Really Schmecks cookbook series, several creative non-fiction books and numerous magazine articles included in publications such as Macleans, Saturday Night, Canadian Living. She established the annual Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction in addition to many scholarships and bursaries. Several of Canada’s most well-known writers were her friends. Edna has been a mentor to people from all walks of life. Edna received many awards and distinctions, the highest becoming a Member of the Order of Canada. At Edna’s request, cremation has taken place. The family will arrange a private gathering at Edna’s Sunfish Lake home to celebrate her life. A public tribute will be held at a later date. Condolences for the family and donations to the Kitchener or Waterloo Public Libraries would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, (519)-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In memory of Edna, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.