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Edgar Einar Bendtsen
August 7, 1946 ~ April 25, 2020 (age 73) 73 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from yellowlotusland@gmail.com
June 17, 2020 10:04 AM
I am very sorry to hear of Edgar's death. He was 6 days younger than my brother, Ken, and they were best friends before and during high school. Ken passed away last week, two days after I learned of Robin Wilcott's passing. These three young men were friends, went to school together, hung out, and died within 5 weeks of each other. Much too young, all of them.
My memories of Edgar are very pleasant. He inspired me to begin to entertain the idea that I could play the guitar. He was the first person I ever knew personally who could pound out a tune. I remember sitting in Neff's Cafe (the new one on the west side of the street) and Edgar telling me about how he'd been playing what he called "the big Fenders" with some of his friends from ...maybe it was Carnduff? I was so impressed. I had the pleasure of running into him in at 3 Star Trucking in 2003 when rode my motorcycle from Victoria to Alida, just to see the town again. A group of guys, including Robin, materialized on a Friday afternoon, and we sat around the shop sipping beers and chatting about the old days for a couple of hours. Unforgettable.
Edgar was a good man. I know because my mom, Sadie really liked him, and she was never wrong.
Rest in peace, Edgar, Robin, and Ken.
My memories of Edgar are very pleasant. He inspired me to begin to entertain the idea that I could play the guitar. He was the first person I ever knew personally who could pound out a tune. I remember sitting in Neff's Cafe (the new one on the west side of the street) and Edgar telling me about how he'd been playing what he called "the big Fenders" with some of his friends from ...maybe it was Carnduff? I was so impressed. I had the pleasure of running into him in at 3 Star Trucking in 2003 when rode my motorcycle from Victoria to Alida, just to see the town again. A group of guys, including Robin, materialized on a Friday afternoon, and we sat around the shop sipping beers and chatting about the old days for a couple of hours. Unforgettable.
Edgar was a good man. I know because my mom, Sadie really liked him, and she was never wrong.
Rest in peace, Edgar, Robin, and Ken.
Message from Leah Syverson
May 6, 2020 3:20 PM
Dear Todd, Lloyd, Steven and families,
I am sorry it has taken so long for me to do this but it took me a while to decide what I wanted to say.
Along with my deepest condolences, I really wanted you to know what I thought of your Dad. When I thought of Edgar, I saw a warm, kind and intelligent soul with an incredible memory and the greatest sense of humour. But I mostly saw a great friend who loved his wife, kids and grandchildren more than his own life. Of that I have no doubt..
I wanted to share a little story with you. Years ago when I was working at the grocery store in Alida, your Dad was there one day while I was getting ready to go outside for one reason or another. I was rummaging like a crazy person under the counter and he asked if I had lost something. “I can’t find my sunglasses anywhere “ I said in frustration. He looked at the top of my head and his face lit up, much like the picture on here, and I turned ten shades of red as I took my sunglasses off of my head. He never said a word but if I was ever visiting your Mom and I was silly enough to say I couldn’t find something, he would look at me and grin. He never forgot anything, did he?
But I did get him back - in a way. When we were living at the convent, he would drive by every morning on his way to work. One day when I ran into him, he informed me that he had waved at me three mornings in a row before he realized he was waving at a scarecrow on the edge of the garden. I remember asking him why he would ever admit that!
“Do you know where your sunglasses are Leah?”
“Waved at any scarecrows lately Edgar?”
Your Dad was a special person in so many lives. It was an honour to know him and call him my friend.
God bless you all
Leah
I am sorry it has taken so long for me to do this but it took me a while to decide what I wanted to say.
Along with my deepest condolences, I really wanted you to know what I thought of your Dad. When I thought of Edgar, I saw a warm, kind and intelligent soul with an incredible memory and the greatest sense of humour. But I mostly saw a great friend who loved his wife, kids and grandchildren more than his own life. Of that I have no doubt..
I wanted to share a little story with you. Years ago when I was working at the grocery store in Alida, your Dad was there one day while I was getting ready to go outside for one reason or another. I was rummaging like a crazy person under the counter and he asked if I had lost something. “I can’t find my sunglasses anywhere “ I said in frustration. He looked at the top of my head and his face lit up, much like the picture on here, and I turned ten shades of red as I took my sunglasses off of my head. He never said a word but if I was ever visiting your Mom and I was silly enough to say I couldn’t find something, he would look at me and grin. He never forgot anything, did he?
But I did get him back - in a way. When we were living at the convent, he would drive by every morning on his way to work. One day when I ran into him, he informed me that he had waved at me three mornings in a row before he realized he was waving at a scarecrow on the edge of the garden. I remember asking him why he would ever admit that!
“Do you know where your sunglasses are Leah?”
“Waved at any scarecrows lately Edgar?”
Your Dad was a special person in so many lives. It was an honour to know him and call him my friend.
God bless you all
Leah
A candle was lit by Gord and Christy Jarvis
on May 2, 2020 1:30 PM
Message from Jason & Natalie Wood
April 30, 2020 8:59 AM
It was shock when Grqndma called to say Uncle Edgar had passed. From times at the farm and many holidays together, I'll never forget the wisdom given and the personality that fill the room. His smile & laugh was contagious.. I cherish our last dinner together, now more than ever. Love ya. Godspeed.
A candle was lit by Jason & Natalie Wood
on April 30, 2020 8:52 AM
Message from Gray and Edel Cowan
April 28, 2020 7:19 PM
We were so sorry to hear of Edgar's passing - you all are in our thoughts at this time. Always cherish the great memories that you have formed over the years and he'll always be in your hearts. RIP Edgar. God Bless you all.
A candle was lit by Gray and Edel Cowan
on April 28, 2020 7:16 PM
Message from Ardyth & Mike Philipation
April 28, 2020 3:44 PM
We were sorry to hear of Edgar’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and family.
Message from Anne Fenrick Naldrett
April 28, 2020 12:57 PM
I’m so sorry to hear of Edgars passing I went to school with Edgar. My prays and deepest condolences to his family and friends.
A candle was lit by Anne Fenrick Naldrett
on April 28, 2020 12:54 PM
Message from Diamond B Oilfield Trucking., Inc.
April 28, 2020 11:20 AM
It is with a heavy heart we hear of Edgars passing. He was a kind gentleman that was always a pleasure to work with. He will me missed but we can cherish our memories of a very good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God Bless you all!
A candle was lit by Stephen Bowman
on April 28, 2020 11:17 AM
Message from Janice Barrie
April 28, 2020 9:51 AM
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Edgar was a pillar in the community and will be missed.
A candle was lit by Celia Laurent
on April 28, 2020 7:27 AM
Message from Larry Barber
April 27, 2020 9:45 PM
Shirley & family
My most deepest sympathy.
My thoughts are with you all.....I truly am saddened of learning this.
I find myself reflecting back to my days as a kid.... Helping him and the boys do chores in the old barn at 0 dark buffalo in the winter. Edgar coaching us hockey and driving us all over to games in the shagg'n wagon and him tricking me into eating plug tobacco by suggesting it was chocolate. (much funnier now than then) LOL
He truly was a mentor to many and always seemed to make time to chat about near any topic. Edgar could fix something with near nothing.
I will always remember the positive impact he made in my life as a young man, he was a great man and will be missed.
Larry
My most deepest sympathy.
My thoughts are with you all.....I truly am saddened of learning this.
I find myself reflecting back to my days as a kid.... Helping him and the boys do chores in the old barn at 0 dark buffalo in the winter. Edgar coaching us hockey and driving us all over to games in the shagg'n wagon and him tricking me into eating plug tobacco by suggesting it was chocolate. (much funnier now than then) LOL
He truly was a mentor to many and always seemed to make time to chat about near any topic. Edgar could fix something with near nothing.
I will always remember the positive impact he made in my life as a young man, he was a great man and will be missed.
Larry
A candle was lit by Larry & Marcy Barber
on April 27, 2020 9:23 PM
Message from Kevin, Lorrie, Cody & Jayden Moore
April 27, 2020 7:51 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time!
Message from Beth and Grant
April 27, 2020 1:17 PM
Shirley. Todd, Lloyd, Steven and Families,
Sorry to hear of this. I would truly love to come and visit but understand in these times. I learnt a lot from Edgar over the last 34 years. Some stories were of his quick responses to a silly question and his abundance of knowledge of the business we are in and the history in his head. When something would go sideways and then it got fixed up he would say "The Oil Gods Have Stepped in to Help Again"
Grant
Sorry to hear of this. I would truly love to come and visit but understand in these times. I learnt a lot from Edgar over the last 34 years. Some stories were of his quick responses to a silly question and his abundance of knowledge of the business we are in and the history in his head. When something would go sideways and then it got fixed up he would say "The Oil Gods Have Stepped in to Help Again"
Grant
A candle was lit by Gille & Cheryle Boutin
on April 27, 2020 1:14 PM
Sending you all our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gille & Cheryle
Sending you all our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gille & Cheryle
A candle was lit by Gille & Cheryle Boutin
on April 27, 2020 1:10 PM
Message from Geraldine Gervais
April 27, 2020 12:12 PM
Shirley, Todd, Lloyd, Steven and families.
Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time.
All we can wish for in live is a peaceful time and future. I am sure you all found that with Edgar.
Our prayers are with.
Ed and Geraldine
Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time.
All we can wish for in live is a peaceful time and future. I am sure you all found that with Edgar.
Our prayers are with.
Ed and Geraldine
A candle was lit by Edward and Geraldine Gervais
on April 27, 2020 12:08 PM
Message from Ken and Denise Young
April 27, 2020 11:34 AM
Your family's are in our prayers at this difficult time, he will be missed by many people.
A candle was lit by Ken and Denise Young
on April 27, 2020 11:32 AM
Message from Dick & Barb Stewart
April 27, 2020 10:07 AM
Our sympathy to your family for your recent loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Message from Karen Copp
April 27, 2020 9:46 AM
Dear Shirley and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Edgars passing. I hope your many years of happy memories will comfort you in your loss.
Karen Copp
I am so sorry to hear of Edgars passing. I hope your many years of happy memories will comfort you in your loss.
Karen Copp
Message from Keith and Linda Coomber-Bendtsen
April 27, 2020 9:43 AM
Dear Shirley, Todd, Lloyd, Steven and Families,
We are so sorry to hear of Edgar’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during these difficult times.
We remember Edgar for his great wit, kind heart, and love for learning. We also remember that Dad (Bennie) thought of Edgar as a son and was proud of his every accomplishment and their close relationship which grew while working together on the telephone lines. They would revert to speaking Danish to the great delight of one another. There was a twinkle in Dad’s eye at the mere mention of Edgar’s name.
Once again, we send our love and sympathy to Edgar’s entire family.
Keith, Linda, and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Edgar’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during these difficult times.
We remember Edgar for his great wit, kind heart, and love for learning. We also remember that Dad (Bennie) thought of Edgar as a son and was proud of his every accomplishment and their close relationship which grew while working together on the telephone lines. They would revert to speaking Danish to the great delight of one another. There was a twinkle in Dad’s eye at the mere mention of Edgar’s name.
Once again, we send our love and sympathy to Edgar’s entire family.
Keith, Linda, and Family
A candle was lit by Dennis and Betty Burnett
on April 27, 2020 9:07 AM
Message from Ron and Barb Rossow
April 27, 2020 8:52 AM
Our deepest sympathy to Shirley, Todd, Lloyd and Steven and their families. Edgar was a friend to many and will be missed.
Message from Cheryl Ewert (Redvers)
April 27, 2020 6:58 PM
My deepest.sympathy to Shirley and families,
Within our hearts, and in our memories, those we love remain.
Within our hearts, and in our memories, those we love remain.
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