OTKE, EMMA (November 3, 1915 - February 10, 2014) 98 years Emma passed away at Penticton, BC with the singing of hymns of God's goodness in Christ voiced over the phone by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born in Germany 1915 - came to Canada with her parents and siblings in 1921 to the Cracknell/Russell District of Manitoba. Predeceased by: Husband Julius, infant son Harold and son Arnold (Shirley). Parents - Emil and Emilie Zimmer, Siblings Gus (Louise) (Adina), Rudolf (Frieda), Karl (Winnie), Lydia (Albert) Nernberg, Pearl (Pete) Lindenbach and Wilma (George) Wagner. Survived by: Sister Olga (George) McRobbie, Bon Accord, AB, Brother-in-law Paul (Selma) Otke, Langley, BC. Children: Robert (Gladys) Dauphin, MB, Shirley (Herb) Wildeman, Winnipeg, MB, Ron (Betty) White Rock, BC, Trudy (Richard) Teneycke, Nanaimo, BC, Richard (Barb), Summerland, BC, Gerri (Dale) Cross, The Pas, MB, Earl (Penny) Penticton, BC, 19 Grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren,and many nieces and nephews. Emma was renowned for her flower gardens, whether it was at Grainfield, Roblin, The Pas, Beausejour, or Buchanan Boulevard in Winnipeg. She raised the best children, foster children and baked the best buns and cinnamon bread in the country. Emma enjoyed providing wonderful meals, filling her dining room with children, grandchildren, church friends and neighbors. Emma is remembered for preparing food and other necessities for Ladies Aid and the L.W.M.L. projects. She worked tirelessly in all the Lutheran congregations that the family belonged to. Emma and Julius' retirement in Winnipeg lasted for 20 years where they celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary. Emma left Winnipeg at the age of 94 and enjoyed 2 years at Cherry Park Retirement Residence in Penticton. The family wants to thank Dr. Burgoyne and the caring staff of the extended care unit of West View South who looked after Emma with wonderful, compassionate care for the last two years. Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 15244 Victoria Road North, Summerland, BC Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:00 am. Pastor Charles Cooley officiating. Arrangements in care of Providence Funeral Homes. Funeral services will also be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 871Cavalier Drive, Winnipeg, MB Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 11:00 am. Pastor Jim Schnarr officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Portage Avenue West. Arrangements in care of Chapel Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saint James Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or The Lutheran Hour Radio Ministries. Condolences may be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com