Merritt Hurd Old and Elsie Dorothy Old passed away peacefully at their home in Kelowna, holding one another’s hands, through Medical Assistance in Death (MAiD).

Merritt Old, born October 19, 1926, in Davidson SK, to Otto Old and Grace Callaway (nee), was a devoted husband, loving father, supportive brother, and a true Saskatchewan farmer who could fix anything and weather any storm. Merritt was the last surviving child of Otto and Grace and passed away at the age of 98.

Elsie Hey (nee), born July 6, 1928, near Bulyea SK on her parents’ farm, to Christian Fredrick Hey and Amalie Buchammer (nee), was a devoted wife, caring mother, kind sister, and a wonderful homemaker who made homemade bread and desserts for any occasion. Elsie was the last surviving child of Fred and Amalie and passed away at the age of 96.

Merritt and Elsie celebrated 72 years of marriage together, and are survived by their eldest daughter, Debra Old, as well as four grandchildren, David Willner, Donald Willner, Jessica Foster, and Brandy Old. Merritt and Elsie are also pre-deceased by their youngest daughter, Beverly Old, who passed away on January 7, 2024.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Merrit & Elsie’s lives on Monday, July 7 at the Kelowna Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. for an outdoor memorial service at their gravesite as per their request. Feel free to bring memories, especially those accompanied by funny stories.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Bridge C14 or a charity of your choice are appreciated.

May Merritt and Elsie’s spirits of loving kindness and laughter live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.