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Eileen Matilda

Eileen Matilda (Burkholder, Friess) Shpyth Eileen Shpyth age 71, passed away at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014. Eileen was born on April 9th, 1943 in Torquay, SK. She married Clayton Burkholder inTorquay, SK.
Eileen Matilda

Eileen Matilda (Burkholder, Friess) Shpyth Eileen Shpyth age 71, passed away at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014. Eileen was born on April 9th, 1943 in Torquay, SK. She married Clayton Burkholder inTorquay, SK. in October of 1960. Clayton sadly died in June of 1963. She married Henry Shpyth of Saskatoon in 1983. Eileen is survived by her husband of 31 years Henry Shpyth, her sons, Dennis Burkholder of Bienfait SK., Clinton Burkholder of Estevan SK, his daughter, Nicole and her son Emmett of Regina, SK., son Clayton (Shelby) and their daughter Emily of Regina, SK., Vincent Burkholder (Beverly) of Estevan SK., her stepsons, Trevor Shpyth and his children Taylor, Tanya and Travis of Strathmore, AB., Albert (Sandra) Shpyth and their children Megan and Sara of Saskatoon, SK. Eileen also leaves to mourn her siblings, Harvey Friess of Regina, SK., Dennis (Lorna) Friess of Silton, SK., Jean (Doug) Christenson of Bienfait, Janice (Arnie) Chamney of Estevan, SK., and Carmen (Darcy) Friess of Daysland AB. She is also survived by a multitude of family and community members too numerous to mention. She was predeceased by her first husband Clayton Burkholder, her parents Anton and Marianne Friess and both mothers and fathers in laws, numerous other family tree members. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Eileen's honour may be made to St. Mary's Roman Catholic Parish. Vigil Of Prayer for Eileen were held on Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen was celebrated on Monday, September, 29th, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church (211 - Avenue 0 South, Saskatoon, SK.). Rite of Committal will take place at Bienfait Cemetery, Bienfait, SK. on Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.. Arrangements entrusted to Westwood Funeral Chapel (306)653-3434.