Edith grew up in Roblin, and graduated from Roblin Goose Lake Collegiate. She then taught at Locksley School, south of Grandview. The following year, she attended Normal School in Winnipeg and received her teaching certificate. She then went on to teach in Birnie, MB, Athabasca, AB, Sugluk QC, and Coral Harbour NU. Her long-time wish to become a nurse came true when she studied at the Winnipeg General Hospital (not the Health Sciences Centre) and became a Registered Nurse in 1967. Upon graduation, she became a Public Health Nurse in the Roblin District. Edith then went on to further her education in Public Health, studying in Saskatoon. Following that, she worked in Public Health in Neepawa, then was given a teaching position in Nursing at the Winnipeg General Hospital. In1971, she married Jim Pyott and moved to Swan River. Here, her career changed to raising cows, pigs, and children. She worked very hard with Jim to build a happy, loving family. Perhaps this was the accomplishment that gave her the most satisfaction.

Edith was active in the community, begin very involved in such organizations as 4-H and W.I. She was also an avid gardener, and loved to work in her flower beds. Edith valued her friends and family, and in return they valued her for her humour, directness, and compassion.