- Date Of Birth: February 28, 1921
- Date Of Death: August 7, 2020
- State: Idaho
Our dad, Edward Jack Krajnik lived life to the fullest. He was still driving at 99 ½ yrs of age when on July 4th he crashed his golf cart. Serious injuries from that accident led to Ed’s death on Friday, August 7, 2020.
Edward Jack Krajnik was born February 28, 1921 on a farm near Ord, Nebraska to Fred and Mary Trojan Krajnik. He was the 4th child of a family of 8 children. The family moved from Nebraska to Idaho in 1927. At 18 years old, Ed started farming 80 acres on Karcher Road in Nampa. He met and married a pretty, young farm girl named Orveta Simmons in 1943. After 76 years of marriage, Orveta passed away in November 2019. In 1946, Ed purchased farmland on Lynwood Road in the Dear Flat community. During his forty -two years of farming, Ed was not only a volunteer fireman but also served 36 years as Commissioner for the Upper Dear Flat Fire Department. He was a member and Board Director for the Countryman’s Club of Nampa, a member of #1389 B.P.O.E.
Ed is survived by his two children, Lana Grimmett and Gary and Pam Krajnik, all of Nampa. Family get-togethers brought him great joy especially with his grandchildren, Kelly Murrey, Kevin Braithwait, Sara Dixon, Michael Krajnik, Jodie Skaug and Amy Colo. His family includes 18 great-grandchildren plus 12 great-great-grandchildren. Ed is also survived by a brother, Jerry Krajnik and a sister, Betty Nichols as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Orveta; his parents; 4 sisters, Lydia, Rosie, Mildred and Alice; a brother, Lynn.
A special thank-you to Graciela Moya, Journeys Hospice and the grandchildren who helped take good care of Dad which allowed him to remain in his home.
Ed was the best ~ a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. His wisdom and unconditional love will be missed.
