LYNNES - On November 5, 2009, Ida Lynnes of Sherwood Park, AB, formerly of Swift Current, SK, passed away at the age of 99 years 7 months. She is survived by her daughters: Marian Szmutko, Shirley (Joe) Godwaldt, Diane (Ed) Szmutko; her son, Dennis (Leone) Lynnes; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Olaf Lynnes; infant daughter Marilyn; parents: Synev and Severn Hendrickson; ten siblings; and son-in-law, Frank Szmutko. Ida was born at Sheyenne, North Dakota, on March 23, 1910, and immigrated to Canada in 1918, to the Pennant district. In 1937, she married Olaf Lynnes. They were married for 61 years, farming at Pennant and Moosomin. They returned to Swift Current in 1956. Celebrations of Ida’s life took place Monday, November 10, 2009, at 3:30 pm at Trinity Baptist Church, 22550 Township Road 530 Sherwood Park, AB, as well as on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at 2:00 pm at St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church, 665 Central Ave North Swift Current, SK. Interment took place at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Swift Current, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sherwood Park Care Centre, 2020 Brentwood BLVD Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0X1 or to St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church, Quilter’s Group (Quilts sent to World Relief), 665 Central Ave North Swift Current, SK S9H 0M2.