1926 ~ 2013
Gudrun Felbel, aged 76 years, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Beausejour Hospital on Monday, January 28, 2013.
She was predeceased by her parents Johanna and Gerhard Escherhausen and her sisters Ruth and Ilsa.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Gerhard, her children Rita (Vince) Ness, Bonnie (Murray) Melvin, and Johanna (Terry) Felbel, her grandchildren Kara, Nicole and Jessica as well as her brother Gerhard in Germany.
“Oma” was born in Germany and came to Canada in 1960 where she met her husband Gerhard. They settled in Moosehorn, MB until they moved to Beausejour in 1968 where they raised their children and ran a family dairy farm. For the past several years, Gudrun resided at East Gate Lodge. Faith and family were the centre of Gudrun’s world and she will be dearly missed.
The family would like to thank all the staff at East Gate Lodge and Beausejour Hospital for their care and compassion, as well as Dr. Schmidt for her care.
Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. 418 Gertrude Avenue, Beausejour with viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment followed in the Beausejour Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Gate Lodge.
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Ken and Jenny Andrew
Gerhard, Rita, Bonnie and Johanna.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your wife/mom.Gudrun was a wonderful person to our daughters Krista and Tanya. They always enjoyed their visits to the farm. She will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace.
Ken and Jenny Andrew
Edmonton Ab.
Moe & Gladys
Dear Bonnie & Murray and family
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs.
Ernie and Elsa Springer
We were so sorry to hear of Gudrun’s passing. We have many good memories of Gudrun and Garret, that we will cherish.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ernie and Elsa Springer
Moosehorn, Manitoba
Tanya Andrew
Gerhard, Rita, Bonnie and Johanna. Sorry to hear of the passing of your wife/mom. I have lots of fond memories spending weekends on the farm when I was a kid. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Tanya Welfl (nee Andrew) Stony Plain, Alberta