Gerda Could, beloved mom of Chérie Could, handed away on the Foothills Medical Centre after a brief sickness, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, on the age of 71 years.
Gerda was a brilliant mild within the lives of all who knew her. She had a heat, animated persona and a signature phrase—”Simply peachy!”—that completely captured her spirit. She labored as a court docket clerk and justice of the peace for over 40 years earlier than changing into a wedding commissioner, serving to numerous {couples} start their lives along with kindness and pleasure.
She was additionally a gifted artist who discovered magnificence in all the things. Whether or not working with resin, truffles, or bringing an concept to life, she poured her coronary heart into each creation. Among the many many issues that introduced her pleasure, Gerda cherished her little Yorkie, Pipsqueak, her fixed companion.
She is survived by her loving household, together with her siblings and their spouses: Clarence (Johanna) Arnoldussen, Jannette (John) Moens, Sanderina (Jake – deceased) Kooyman, Willy (John) Guliker, Tilly (Henry) Van Sluys, John (Rita) Arnoldussen, Mary Anne (Dick) Westeringh, and Hank (Stella) Arnoldussen. She can also be remembered by her brothers- and sisters-in-law: Crystal (Maurice – deceased) Biron, Dale (Carol) Could, and Paul (Rhonda) Could.
Moreover her pricey husband, Wayne Robert Could who handed away in 2016, Gerda was predeceased by her dad and mom, John and Willemina Arnoldussen; toddler sister Willemina; nephew Joel Arnoldussen; sister-in-law Sam, and brothers-in-law Maurice Biron and Jake Kooyman.
Gerda’s real heat, laughter, and inventive spirit will probably be deeply missed, however the reminiscences she leaves behind will eternally coloration the lives of those that cherished her.
A Funeral Service will probably be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 7, 2025, at NETHERLANDS REFORMED CONGREGATION, 90022 RANGE RD 211, LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, Alberta, with Reverend Kleijer, officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coronary heart and Stroke Basis of Canada or the A number of Sclerosis Society of Canada.
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