Edith Joy Innes
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Edith Joy Innes

  • December 26, 1941 - October 29, 2012
  • Daly City, California
  • For those who desire, contributions in Edith's memory to Hamilton Square Baptist Church are most appreciated.
  • Hamilton Square Baptist Church
    1212 Geary Blvd.
    San Francisco, CA 94109
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“We celebrate her life and shall do as she did to prepare many and care for our own. ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Kristie Kelly - San Francisco, CA

“I will always remember her kndness and good sense of humor. One thing I must learn from her is always to be grateful and content and not to take life...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Raymond Fabrizio - San Francisco, CA

“With our deepest sympathy. Keep you in our thoughts and prayers. ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Juliet and Marcus - Daly City, CA

“Bless you all I don't know her mrs. Joy Innes I came across her obituary looking for someones else, so of course I read this women of God surly by...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: nez - stockton, CA - none

“It was so very thoughtful of Edith to come to Racine to help out before Milly passed away. I will always be thankful to her. I will continue to...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: John E. Olson - Racine, WI

“Our sympathy and prayers are with the family at this time. We enjoyed Edith as a good friend years ago in Racine, Wisconsin. She was our maid of...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Joan Paiga - The Villages., FL

“Mrs. Innes was such a gracious and loving lady. We appreciate having her life touch ours. We are praying for God's grace and comfort to be...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Ray and Sherrill Fulayter - VA

“For my loving Mother. You will be eternally loved and deeply missed. Until we meet again.... Come With Me The Lord saw you getting tired And...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: David C Innes, Jr. - Haw River, NC

“We are saddened for your loss. Mrs. Innes was a wonderful example of true servanthood. Heaven is much sweeter with this wonderful lady added. May...Read More » ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Curtis and Jenn Tomlin - FL

“My precious memory of Mrs. Innes when she came to San Francisco Christian high School as she picked up her children from school. She always had...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Flor Guandique - Fayetteville, NC

“Our prayers are with you during this difficult time of grieving. Praying God's peace over you as you look forward to reuniting in Heaven. ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Pastor and Mrs. Eugene Horst / Missionaries in Fieldbrook, Ca. - CA

“We remember Edith especially as someone serving, doing it quietly and never complaining. Ed remembers back to his bachelor days in California when he...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Ed and Sylvia Christy - friends

“What a blessing the Innes family has been to my family through the years--as co-laborors in the ministry and as dear, loyal friends. We will be...Read More » ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Dave & Sara Mincy - Garner, NC

“I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Innes family. It is never easy to find the right words to say but may those precious memories of your dear...Read More » ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: MB

“She was a quiet but sweet friend to us and wife to Pastor Innes. I knew her for only 4 years at church. She is now rejoicing and resting in the...Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Francis Joel Smith


Edith Joy (Yunk) Innes passed away at her home in Daly City, California, on October 29, 2012, surrounded by her beloved family. She was 70. Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 26, 1941, she spent her childhood on her parents farm in Somers, Wisconsin. She had been a resident of the Bay Area for 35 years. She was the loving and beloved wife of 50 years to Dr. David C. Innes, Sr., and the cherished mother of Delbert Innes (Paula), David Innes Jr., Deborah Kelly (Brian) and Megan Regal (Kevin). She is survived by a sister, Priscilla McCullough (John) of Racine, Wisconsin; two nephews, Peter McCullough and Paul McCullough (Kerrie) and their daughter Lexie; and by eight grandchildren and many "adopted" grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Neil Innes (Carol) and their children Mark, Harvey, Fern Rose and Hans; her brother-in-law John Innes (Marylu) and their daughter Heather (Tanvir) ; her sister-in-law Faye Petersen (David) and their daughters Kelli and Jennifer; and her brother-in-law Grant Innes (Bonnie) and their children Grant Jr. (Kathleen) and JoAnne (Paul). She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Sarah Marie Innes.

She was by nature a helping and nurturing person, and was a devoted helpmate to her husband in his role as Pastor at Hamilton Square Baptist Church in San Francisco, where she was active in many ministries, including Sunday School, Choir, a Book Ministry, and cooking and hospitality for countless events. She loved sewing and quilting; even during her illness with cancer she quilted two king-size quilts for her grandsons as future wedding presents. She worked for several years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and was retired from the nursing profession.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 pm Friday, November 2, 2012 in the Tiffany Chapel of CYPRESS LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma; a procession will depart at 2:30 pm to Olivet Memorial Park for a burial service at 3:00 pm. A Memorial Service will be held at HAMILTON SQUARE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1212 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, at 7:00 pm on Friday evening, with validated parking available at Sutter Park Garage
1355 Sutter Street (between Van Ness Ave and Franklin Streets), San Francisco, CA 94109.