Obituary of Gertrude Evelyn Wecker
WECKER, Gertrude
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gertrude Wecker, nee Clarke, born March 3, 1930 in Edmonton. AB. She quietly slipped away in her sleep on June 8, 2018 at the age of 88 in Vegreville, Alberta.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Philip, Wanita and Holly (Bill); grandchildren Derrick (Heidi), Patricia, and Kelly (Mike) and great grand-daughter Isabella. She also leaves behind brothers and sisters Elmer, Allen, Margaret and Violet. She will also be fondly remembered by the extended Booth family of Ryley, Alberta for the 72 years of friendship and love she shared with them.
She is predeceased by her 2 husbands Harvey Brown (1970) and Elmer Wecker (1998); parents Charles and Maud Clarke; brother Bob and sister Myrtle.
Gertrude loved gardening and quilting, which was her passion for the last 20 years, contributing in excess of 3000 quilts to disaster and humanitarian relief through ADRA.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Pastor Seth Busey officiating. Private inurnment to follow at the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium. Memorial gifts may be made to ADRA (www.adra.ca).
