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Karla BLUMRICH Obituary
It is with deep sadness, we announce that Karla Blumrich (nee Jantzen) passed into eternity in the early morning of Monday, November 7, 2016. Born on January 8, 1945, in Bromberg, Germany to Bruno and Ilse Jantzen. She is survived by her loving husband Gerhard; son Markus, his children Dana (Taylor), Thomas, Laura, and Anna, and their mother Colleen; daughter Monica Morin (Pierre) and their children Elijah, Erica, and Madeline; son Martin (Darlene) and their children Kepler and Theodore; her brother Peter Jantzen; and numerous cousins in Canada and Germany. Karla immigrated with her family to Horse Lake, Saskatchewan, and later moved to the Mennonite Youth Farm in Rosthern. Still in childhood, her family permanently settled in the Mayfair neighbourhood of Saskatoon. She graduated Grade 12 from Mount Royal Collegiate and then graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Diploma of Nursing in 1966. A career as a Registered Nurse followed, spanning 48 years in the O.R. of University and St. Paul's Hospitals. She developed great skill in hobbies including singing in choirs and small groups, volunteering in many ways with the German Cultural Centre, sewing Dirndls and creating other beautiful knitted items, and maintaining immaculate flower beds. Cancer was detected in April 2016, and "Oma" fought with dignity and great courage, in order to participate in many special moments since then. The family extends heartfelt thanks to medical professionals, including nurses at St. Paul's Hospital and oncologist Dr. Zaidi and staff at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. Donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, 600 45th St. W., Saskatoon, SK S7L 5W9 or Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4. A Celebration of Life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 18 at Cornerstone Church (315 Lenore Dr. in Saskatoon) where she found spiritual growth and fellowship to last a lifetime. Arrangements are in care of MARTENS WARMAN FUNERAL HOME (306-934-4888).
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Hector and Brenda Wiehler
April 13, 2017
Gerhard and family, Our deepest sympathy for yourselves and am so sorry to hear of Karla. She was so special to our family here in Lethbridge and wished I would have known that she wasn;t doing well. I will allways miss her and her kindness
December 16, 2016
Gerhard, Markus, Monica & Martin,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers ease you through this difficult time.
Hoa Mach & Kien Mach
Lorna Litvenenko
November 24, 2016
Gerhard and family,
Sincere sympathy on your loss ! Karla was a special person and a great nurse,
Lorna LItvenenko
Virginia Shyluk
November 17, 2016
Dear Gerhard and family,
I have such lovely memories of Karla as a delightful classmate, dedicated nurse, kind, caring person, beautiful singer and wonderful baker. I'm happy so many of our classmates was able to attend our 50th Nursing Class reunion at the end of May. You and Karla were such gracious hosts for our Sunday dinner ... and none of us will forget the incredible Saskatoon pie she made for the occasion.
Sending my most sincere condolences at the loss of such a beautiful lady.
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Vera Conn
November 14, 2016
Dear Gerhard and family,
My sympathy to you at this sad time. I have wonderful memories of Karla and her love of music back in our student nursing days. Her singing was such a beautiful inspiration, especially at Christmas with "Silent Night".
God bless....Vera Conn,Qualicum Beach, B.C.
November 12, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to you Gerard and your family.
Marlies and Murray Wudrick
German Christmas Ornament from Karla
Keri Walsh
November 11, 2016
I'm sure I'm not the only one here who fondly recalls Mrs. Blumrich's annual platters of Christmas cookies. She was a pro baker. We were lucky to have her as our closest next door neighbor growing up. We learned from her what it meant to have "adopted" family and she became ours. I'm so grateful for the friend she was to my mom-- as two immigrant neighbors who had both become proud Canadians, and as two nurses dedicated to their profession, they really "got" each other. Sending so much love. x
Linda Konecnik
November 10, 2016
I am so glad I got to meet you and your family. It saddens my heart to see you go, I know your not in pain any longer and I will miss you greatly. With all my love to you and your family. I'll miss you lots rip my friend. Linda
Anne Marie Stuber
November 10, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was always so good to me!
Nadine Mihalicz (Eckl)
November 10, 2016
I'm so sorry for you loss, Monica. My condolences to you and your family.
Nadine Mihalicz (Eckl)
November 10, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss, Monica. My condolences to you and your family.
Sandra Schnaubelt
November 10, 2016
Karla ist nicht weg, sie ist nur woanders. Möge Gott Euch beschützen und Eure Tränen trocknen. Ich denke ganz fest an Euch, Gerhard, Markus, Monica, Martin mit Familien.
Heather Sirounis
November 9, 2016
She will be missed.
November 9, 2016
Dear Gerhard and family: We are truly sorry to hear of Karla's passing. She babysat a lot for us and we were really good friends. May the peace of God be with you. Guenther and Betty Claassen
Gisele Stodola
November 9, 2016
Love and prayers from Michael and Gisele Stodola
Nel & Harvey Heckel
November 9, 2016
Our deepest condolences Gerherd & family.
May Karla rest in peace!
Dave & Peggy King
November 9, 2016
Gerhard and family,
We just wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss. We are so glad that we were able to visit with you, Gerhard, and Karla, only a couple of weeks ago. How precious is life! We need to grasp each day and live it to the fullest. We will remember Karla as a dear friend, devoted mom, awesome nurse, amazing cook, seamstress, knitter...and the list goes on! But most of all we will remember her kind, giving heart. We will keep you all in prayer during this time of grieving. God bless, Dave & Peggy
Gwen Fowler
November 9, 2016
It was a great honour to be able to have worked with Karla. She was very traditional and always had great insight on things from the past and future. I loved hearing all about the things she did with German club and how many different events she went to. I loved seeing Karla and her husband together at social events true love is so wonderful to see. Also hearing and seeing her latest craft project on breaks in the staff room. She had oh soo many great talents. Take care Karla and RIP. To your family and friends remember to celebrate the great memories you made and wonderful times together at this difficult time.
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