Obituary for Edith Pearl Young (Wahlers)
Passed away peacefully at her home in Sandy Cove Acres in Innisfil on December 28th, 2020 in her 102nd year. Predeceased by her loving husband Herbert Thomas Young. Beloved mother to Gloria Martin and Heather Low. Proud Nana to Gerry Martin (Roseanna), Rob Martin (Denisa), Denise Low, Jennifer Low, Scott Low, and Jason Low (Joanne). Great Nana to Julia, Emily, Jack, Zoey, Tyler, Amanda, Jessica, Rebecca, Logan, Terin, Brooklyn, Landon, Reed, and Callen. Great-great Nana to Ella, Carter, and Briar. Predeceased by her 12 siblings. Daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Wahlers.
Edith was born on August 10,1919 and lived life to the fullest each and every day. She was passionate about baseball and was an outfielder for the Toronto Ostranders throughout the 1940’s; she was known to many as Skid Young. Later in life she took up line dancing and performed with the Barrie Butterflies. “Wholly ta-didels” she will be greatly missed by her family, friends and fellow line dancers from The Spoke and The Wheel in Sandy Cove. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Herbie, family, friends and her dog Patches.
The family would like to thank Grace for her excellent care and compassion over the past few years. Also, a thank you to Linda and George for all that they have done.
Edith was born on August 10,1919 and lived life to the fullest each and every day. She was passionate about baseball and was an outfielder for the Toronto Ostranders throughout the 1940’s; she was known to many as Skid Young. Later in life she took up line dancing and performed with the Barrie Butterflies. “Wholly ta-didels” she will be greatly missed by her family, friends and fellow line dancers from The Spoke and The Wheel in Sandy Cove. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Herbie, family, friends and her dog Patches.
The family would like to thank Grace for her excellent care and compassion over the past few years. Also, a thank you to Linda and George for all that they have done.