Ernest Clarence Ekdahl passed away at the Swift Current hospital on Oct 5, 2016 at the age of 80
Ernie was predeceased by his loving wife Grace on June 21,2014
He is survived by his 5 children Carla (Rod) Cozma, Teresa (Rocky) Gilks, Randy, Bradley (Brandy), and Deborah (Mike) Adams. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren Brette (Adrian), Erin, Megan (Anthony), Tara, Lily and Sophie, step grandson Jordon and 4 great grandsons, Oliver, Samuel, Chace and Hunter. He is also survived by his brother Terry Ekdahl and many nieces and nephews
Ernie was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Alice Ekdahl, 3 brothers, Harold, Joseph, and Dennis and sister Janice and daughter in law Charlene Baron

Ernie was born Jan 4, 1936 to Arthur and Alice Ekdahl in Vanguard, Sask and started school in Braddock. When he was about 6 years old the family moved to Swift Current where he attended Ashley Park school and that is where he met his love Grace. They were married Dec. 27, 1958 in Calgary Alberta. They raised all of their 5 children in Swift Current.
Ernies secular work started while he was in school, he delivered groceries for Elmwood Grocers for $.10 a delivery. As a young adult he drove a gravel truck for about a year. At about 19 years of age he went to work for Borger Brothers laying pipeline. Within the first year he was made a foreman. He continued there about 9 years, then decided to work closer to home and began his career as a floor layer until his retirement .
Ernie was very much a family man and worked hard to provide a nice home for his wife and children. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed camping and taking pride in his yard. Ernie and Grace loved to have people to their home and share hospitality.
He will be sadly missed by family and friends

A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Friday Oct 14, 2016 at 2 pm. Rod Cozma officiating