EMILIE BERTHA WIESS (TRAPP)

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EMILIE BERTHA WIESS (nee TRAPP) After a long and full life of 95 years 144 days, our beloved Mom, Gramma and Great-Gramma, surrounded by her family, went to her eternal rest on May 26, 2005. Mom was born January 2, 1910 to Gustave Trapp and Augusta (Neumann) in Brokenhead, Manitoba. In 1925 the family moved to Stoughton, Saskatchewan where she met our dad, Richard. They were married in 1929. They farmed in the Woodley/Benson area; moved to St. Peters, Manitoba in 1934; here they farmed, raised their family, retiring to Selkirk in 1971. Mom's family were her greatest joy and all remember the gatherings around her kitchen table. She will be sadly missed by sons Leonard (Marlene), Allan (Helen), daughter Thelma (Scott Rafnson). Her loving grandchildren: Jim (Lorna), Barry (Sydney), David (Janet), Heather (Mitch), Robin (Don), Rory (Aynsley), Randy (Sue), Ronalee (David), Rick (Cheryl), Pete, and Sandra (Kim). Her precious great-grand-children: Travis, Devin, Erica, Brett, Drew, Craig, Matthew, Tyler, Chloe, Bryanna, Brenley, Allan, Kevin, Joel, Amber, Emilie, Erik, Mary, Kristi, Sarah, Zachary, Caitlyn, Danielle, Kristine, and Amy; one sister Edith Kurbis of Winnipeg, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Dad in March of 1997 and by four brothers, August, Albert, Harry and Bill; and two sisters, Pauline and Martha. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 30 in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Selkirk at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dave Saude officiating. Interment following in Selkirk Lutheran Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Emilie's grandsons and honorary pallbearers her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. As tokens of sympathy, donations in Mom's memory may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Selkirk, Memorial Fund. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Betel Home staff for their kind care over the past few years; Dr. Demsas; staff at Selkirk General Hospital for their care over the last 10 days; thank you Wendy, Colleen and Karen. Our very special thanks to cousin Edith for her many visits and special treats to Mom. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2005