NYGAARD, GERTRUDE
(Kranabetter)
Passed away on Monday,
August 13, 2012 at the age
of 76. Survived by her loving family, five daughters: Kathy Korman (Jim), Julie Elliot (Jim), Muriel Kranabetter, Ruth Hare (Donovan), Karen Kranabetter (Chris); four sons: Kirby Kranabetter
(Danielle), Stephen
Kranabetter (Caroline),
Marty Kranabetter (Michele), Darcy Kranabetter;
18 grandchildren; brother Norris Nygaard and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers: Walter and Ralph Nygaard. Gertrude was dedicated to her family and the Church and was happiest laughing with family, working with fabric, and growing
flowers. A Prayer Service will be held on Friday,
August 17th at 7:00 pm and a Funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Saturday, August 18th at 12:30 pm; both
at St. Edward’s Roman Catholic Church, 11123 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country, BC. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to the Seaton House of Prayer, 5819 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4L5.
Condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com
250-860-7077.