Gertrude F. Gunderson, 90

Gertrude F Gunderson passed away July 12, 2008 at the Riverside Health Care Facility, Rainy River Ont, in her 91st year. She was born in Idaho, U.S.A to Florence Arsenault and Albert Langstaff. Gertie moved to Rainy River, Ont at the age of 6. She married Adolph Gunderson in July 1936 and together they lived their entire life in Rainy River and raised their family there.
Gertie was an active member of the Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Women’s League for fifty two years. Her favorite saying was “It’s a great life if you don’t weaken”. She loved children and throughout her life she tried her best to help others less fortunate than herself. There was always room for one more at the Gunderson table. We shared her egg salad sandwiches and angel food cake, with many cousins and extended family.
Gertie was predeceased by her husband Adolph and infant daughter Gladys Gail sister Maxine, brothers Reg and Jack and two brothers at birth. She is survived by her children Allen Gunderson of Toronto, Ont, Carol (Wayne) Knudson of Cary, Illinois, Sandra (John) Scott of Rainy River, Ont, and Tim (Tina) Gunderson, of White Rock B.C.
Grandchildren Ian Scott, and Kathy Scott, Nicholas Knudson, Rain Hamm, Jessie Gunderson, Ayla Gunderson and Roe Gunderson and their spouses. Great Grandchildren Nikita Knudson, Jonah, Asa and Hannah Hamm and Jackson Scott.
Also survived by four sisters Ruth Boissenault of Calgary Alb, Jean (John) Boretski of Baudette Mn, Fern (Sid) Conway of Thunder Bay, Ont, and Gwen (Larry) Nordin, of Bergland, Ont. Gertie had many friends at Rainy River Long Term Care Centre whom the family thanks for their love, kindness and generosity.
Family and friends will be received at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Rainy River, Ont on July16 2008 from 7-9 p.m. with prayers offered at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday July 17, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Dan Debano Celebrant. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Rainy River, Ont.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the Riverside Health Centre Facility Long Term Care, Rainy River, C/0 Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ont, P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be left at www.northridgefuneralhome.com