Elsie Agnes Funk, May 11, 1933 - May 5, 2017. With great sadness, the family of Elsie Agnes Funk (nee: Letkeman), beloved wife of James "Jim" Funk, announce that she passed away suddenly on May 5, 2017. Elsie was born at Shell Lake to Heinrich and Aganetha "Nettie" (nee: Penner) Letkeman on May 11, 1933. Elsie attended grades 1-12 at Shell Lake School, and attended Normal School in Saskatoon. Her education continued at “Summer School” over the next few years. She met James "Jim" Funk in 1952. They were married July 13, 1954. Elsie taught at Edgewater School, Indian Hill School, and Mayfair Central School. Elsie is predeceased by her parents, Nettie and Henry Letkeman, infant daughter, Katherine Funk, son, Wesley Funk, brother, Leonard Letkeman and his wife, Peggy, sister, Doreen Smith and her husband, Edward, brother-in-law Douglas (Bud) Bundy, sister-in-law Grace Uhl and her husband, Reinhold Uhl, brother-in-law Howard Funk and parents in-law Henry and Lena Funk. She is survived by, and will be lovingly remembered by her children, Bradley (Gay) Funk, Leila (Finlay) Currie, Bernard Funk, and Delores Funk; her sister, Lucy Bundy, as well as 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and the many students who learned to cross their t’s, dot their I’s, and mind their p’s and q’s. Elsie will be remembered for her deep love of and dedication to her family, her passion for teaching and taking pride in the success of her students, her love of nature and the wonders of creation, her joy of music (special mention to John Denver and her favorite country gospel singers), as well as her devotion to God and faithfulness to the church. We welcome all who wish to attend to a graveside service that will be held in her honor on May 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shell Lake Cemetery with Pastor Conrad Hunchak officiating. All are invited to gather at the Shell Lake Lions’ Hall following the service to share stories, refreshments, and birthday cake! Donations in memory of Elsie may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Saskatchewan, 301 - 2550 12th Avenue Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Beau "Lac" Funeral Home, Fred Pomrenk, funeral director, Spiritwood (306-883-3500).
