Ida Helen Kolke 1926 - 2013 Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Ida Kolke. Ida, formerly of Estevan, Sask., passed away at Extendicare Parkside in Regina, Sask. on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Ida Helen Kolke was born on the farm in the Estevan district on September 10, 1926 to parents, David and Ida Olischefski. She was reborn as a child of God in the waters of Holy Baptism on October 12, 1926. On June 1, 1941 she was confirmed in the Christian faith and was fed the life-giving body and blood of Jesus. Ida was united in holy marriage to Paul Kolke on May 10, 1950 and they were blessed with 55 years of married life together. God also blessed them with the gift of a child, Marilyn. On August 4, 2013 God called Ida home to heaven. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Kolke; "adopted daughter" Jamie Halpenny; two sisters-in- law, Ruby and Lorraine Olischefski and brother-in-law Hubert Kolke, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of our sister Ida. Service of Christian Burial was held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Estevan, with Pastor Daryl Solie officiating. Interment followed at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ida's name would be gratefully accepted by St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 130 Souris Ave., Estevan, Sask., S4A 1J6 or Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 935 McCarthy Blvd. N., Regina, Sask., S4X 3L2. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord. We give thanks to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord for our sister Ida. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You The family of the late Ida Kolke would like to thank everyone for their prayers and acts of kindness during Ida's illness, passing and funeral.
