GERDA CHRISTINA MARIA THOBABEN (SCHUTT)

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GERDA CHRISTINA MARIA THOBABEN (nee SCHUTT) March 1, 1924 - August 6, 2008 It is with great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of Gerda; wife, mother, Oma, and Uhr Oma, on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at the age of 84 years. Gerda will be deeply missed by Wilhelm, her loving husband for the past 66 years; her sons Guenter (Diane), Helmut (Cheryl); grandchildren, Tracy (Ron Bauer), Trevor, Tricia (Dan Kramarik), Krista (Rod Thiessen); and great-grandchildren, Braxton, Braydon, Mason, Mackenzie, Logan. Gerda was born on March 1, 1924 in Itzwoerden, Geversdorf, Germany and immigrated to Canada with her husband and children in 1953. Over the years she enjoyed several return trips to her homeland to visit with her family and friends. Gerda worked for Raber Glove for over 30 years and then enjoyed her well-earned retirement days. She loved to walk and for many years could be seen every morning walking around the Assiniboine Park with Willie. They also shared a great love of travel and saw most of North America with Fehrway Bus Tours. Gerda loved to write and receive letters from family and friends around the world. Her favorite day was her birthday, when she would receive cards, letters and phone calls from all her family and friends. Her ready smile and warmth touched many lives. We wish to thank the 911 Emergency Response team for their promptness and extreme kindness during this trying time. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook St. In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donations in Gerda's memory may be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation. 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca Ample parking behind funeral home

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 09, 2008