It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Iris Doreen Adelman (née: Emmerson) on Thursday, February 28th, 2019 at the age of 71 years.
Iris was born September 24th, 1947 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Vernon, and her daughter Carla. Iris is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, David; sister, Anita McLauchlan (Grant); sister-in-law, Linda Schierling (Ralph); brother-in-law, Tim Adelman; daughter, Brenda Wilson and her children Jorden Berger (Angela) and Jenna-Lee Berger (Dustin); sons: Dale Wilson (Jacqui) and their daughter Talissa (Michael), and Kyle Adelman (Jenna) and their daughter Ellie; stepsons: Tarek Adelman (Amy) and their children Zakhary and Zosia, and Scott Adelman (Stacey) and their children Melissa, Jessica, and Stephanie; great-grandchildren: Kieran, Aiden, and Izabel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Iris worked at the Public Regional Library for 13 years and then was self-employed. She will be forever remembered for how much she loved her family, her church, and her passion for painting, and love of animals. She was an avid volunteer and would raise money for different charities. Her favourite past time was to socialize, travel, spend time with her sister, and entertain family and friends.
The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Hillcrest Apostolic Church, 1550 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK. Pastor Steve Atkins will officiate and a tea will follow in the fellowship hall. A private family interment will be held at Sunset Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Iris’ name may be made to
Kedleston Gospel Camp, 808 Assiniboine Ave E, Regina, SK S4V 0K6 or Diabetes Canada, PO Box 1223 Stn. 15, Toronto, ON M4P 9Z9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
