Berthamae Gaffney

Dear Shelley,
I was happy to see you have been able to spend these last years with your mom at your home. I remember visiting your family home in Med. Lake 50 years ago and enjoyed your mom. She was always so nice and I remember thinking that she was such a hard worker! It's always had to lose a loved one. My prayers go out to you for comfort and stength.
Marlene Sonstegaard Muffley

My thought and prayers are with you all. I used to live in Medicine lake and many times Bertha Mae would be the one who waited on us in the Jack and Jill. She was always so friendly and everyone loved her. I also bowled with her on league at the Medicine Lake Bowling ally. Remember all the wonderful memories you have of her. May God Bless you all.

Hey all!! I'm really sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandma. I was so glad I came up there last summer and saw her for the last time. I pray for all of you and hope thst God will take good care of your Mom and Grandma.

Dear Shelley, Lindsay and Chris,
I'm so very sorry for your loss, your mother/grandmother was a lovely lady. I admired her so much. I know it won't be easy, but your friends are praying with and for you all. My love to you all,
Paula

Dear family of Bertha Mae, I am Dena Nelson's daughter, Bertha Mae's half sister. I have been keeping track through email forwards from my cousin, Nanette, who is the daughter of Don Pomerleau, Bertha Mae's brother. Aunt Marge is the only living daughter of Grama Verda Swenson, formerly Pomerleau, now. It makes me really sad to lose our elders. I didn't know Bertha Mae but met her once in Reno. She looked a lot like Grama Bee and was a good story teller. She told stories I hadn't heard before...

Shelley, Lindsey, and Chris,
We loved knowing your mom over the years. Her great wit, wonderful stories, and faith will be cherished by all of us.
Julie, Aileen, Sheila, and Jenny