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GERTRUDE (TRUDY) ELAINE MOSS (COLLINS)
Date of Passing: Mar 01, 2009
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERTRUDE (TRUDY) ELAINE MOSS (nee COLLINS) Peacefully on the 21st of March, 2009 with her daughter at her side at the Misericordia Hospital, Gertie passed away. Born October 12, 1927, she was 81 years old. Left to cherish her memory, her daughter Sandi Keitel, grandchildren, Kerstin and Morgan of Winnipeg and her son and daughter-in-law Richard (Debbie) Englot, grandchildren, Drew, Trent and Devon of Medicine Hat, Alberta. She also leaves a sister Joyce Kemp (Lulie), her husband Andrew of Toronto and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Harry Moss in 1994 and her brothers, William, Frederick, Glen, Robert and James and her sisters, Jean, Kay and Joan. Gertie was born and raised in Garson, Manitoba moving to Winnipeg at age 16, became employed for her working life at the T. Eaton Co. retiring in 1988 to devote her time to her loving grandchildren - her pride and joy. She also worked in the hospitality industry for the Ranch House, Ivanhoe, and Pierres to name a few, and along the way she met numerous friends through work, sports and life. She loved her FRIENDS and their families. She was so thankful that they allowed her to become their extended family, she cherished the time to communicate and spend time with her friends and their families, she was a loyal friend. Gertie was a gifted athlete playing hockey and winning the Manitoba Girls Hockey Championship with the Doodlebugs in 1948 - 1949, she also played baseball for the NuFashion ball team when she moved to Winnipeg, she bowled, she loved to dance, she played plus 60 Slo-Pitch until her eyesight would not allow her to at age 75, but her single biggest joy was being a Mother and raising her two children, Sandi and Rick. Gertie was a member of Robertson Memorial United Church prior to becoming a member of the Atlantic/Garden City United Church. Her devout faith that her Mother Jeannie instilled in her helped her through her final days battling her disease, Sideroblastic Anemia. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Atlantic United Church, 725 Atlantic Avenue, with reception to follow at Glen Eden Reception Centre, 4477 Main Street. In Lieu of Flowers a memorial donation may be made in Gertrude's name to the Misericordia Foundation, 99 Cornish Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1A2. Glen Eden Funeral Home 338-7111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 27, 2009
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Gertie and I were on the 1951 Kresgies softball team. She was a wonderful athlete, playing first base and one of our top batters. Both working at Eatons, we shared many conversations until I left Eatons in 1967. We bumped into each other at Eatons Retirement luncheons also while I was walking in Kildonan Park last year, while Gertie was watching a slow pitch game, we stopped to chat. Her beauty and personality never left her. I have two photos of our team if a relative would contact me I would gladly pass them onto you. - Posted by: Shirley Brown (Acquaintance) on: Mar 27, 2009
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Sandi and Rick, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Gertie was very special to me, and I have many wonderful memories of visiting Garson and Winnipeg during the summers growing up, and spending time with all of you. Aunt Lore and I will always appreciate how helpful she was to us after Uncle Jimmy's passing. Though distance kept us from visiting in person, we kept in touch by phone. May your precious memories of your mom give you comfort during the difficult days ahead. Love, Renee - Posted by: Renee Granken (Family) on: Mar 25, 2009