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Gerda McGREGOR Obituary

Published by Calgary Herald on Apr. 2, 2014.

McGREGOR, Gerda Maria
(nee Bommer)
January 27, 1957 – Burghausen, Germany
March 30, 2014 – Calgary, Alberta
Gerda, beloved wife of Kevin McGregor, passed away peacefully after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by her husband Kevin, daughter Crystal, son Doug (Alethia), grandson Elijah, mother Hedwig, brothers; Henry (Lynn) and Steven (Leslie), and extended McGregor family. She was predeceased by her father Eugene. A Service will be held at Foothills Lutheran Church at 3104 - 34 Avenue N.W. on Friday, April 4 at 1:30 p.m., reception to celebrate Gerda's life will follow. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff from Unit 36 at the Foothills Hospital Special Services Centre for their care and compassion. Memorial tributes can be made to the Foothills Hospital Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre, 6th Floor, 3280 Hospital Drive N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 2T8 (http://secure.calgaryhealthtrust.ca/ gerdamcgregor). Arrangements in care of COCHRANE COUNTRY FUNERAL HOME, Cochrane, Alberta. Phone: 403-932-1039. Forward condolences through www.cochranecountryfuneralhome.com.


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April 4, 2014

Elizabeth Costa

Condolences on the loss of a wonderful lady.She will be greatly missed.

April 4, 2014

The Brekkes

Gerda we each enjoyed our time spent with you. We shared many laughs with you at sledge hockey, as parents and as volunteers with the SBHASA. You were loved by everyone that knew you.

April 4, 2014

Sam & Joyce Tekley

Our deepest sympathy to Ron, Sally and family. May God in His overwhelming peace comfort all of you! Our prayers are with you.

April 2, 2014

jane

I will miss you dearly sending a hug through this note xoxxo

April 2, 2014

Marianne Majewski

With heartfelt condolences and kindest thoughts in your time of sadness , sorrow

April 2, 2014

Jane , Richard Beauregard

We are so deeply sorry for your loss Gerda was truly a special person, we will never forget the moments we shared.


May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead

April 2, 2014

Delphine & Ashley Roach

Our sympathies go out to all of Gerda's family and friends. We will always remember Gerda for her unlimited strength, her winning smile and her unfailing guidance and assistance. She will be sadly missed by all who new her. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of this beautiful person.

April 2, 2014

You are all in my thoughts xx

April 2, 2014

Stephanie Birkett

Kevin, Crystal , Doug and Hedwig, I am truly sorry for your loss.I got to know Gerda in the 10 years I worked in the Myelomeningocele Clinic at ACH, and I thoroughly enjoyed her bubbly personality and commitment to the children and families in the Myelo Clinic

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