Name: Celebration of Life for RACHEL ANN GERNERD
Start: 2018-07-29T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home

GERNERD
RACHEL ANN

Of Gwynedd Valley, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 39 years old. Rachel was born on June 23, 1979 in Harris-burg to her loving parents Mark and Patricia (nee McHugh) Gernerd. She was the devoted sister of Meredith Burton (Drew) and Mark Gernerd, Jr. and the dear aunt of Emma and Mary Kate Burton.
Relatives and friends are invited to share in Rachel's Life Celebration on Sunday July 29th from 5-8 P.M. at BOYD-HORROX-GIVNISH of East Norriton, 200 West German-town Pike, 610-277-7000. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday July 30th at 10 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima Church 424 S. Main St. North Wales, PA. There will be no viewing on Monday morning, only a Funeral Mass at the church. Interment will be at Calvary Cem. in Conshohocken. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rachel's name can be made to the University of Notre Dame for the Rachel Gernerd Fund (http://giving.nd.edu/RachelGernerd) or to Fox Chase Cancer Center (Fox Chase Gift Line at 215-728-2547).

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jul. 26, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for RACHEL GERNERD

Sponsored by Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home.

26 Entries

Marie and Dan Caramanico

August 9, 2018

Patty and Mark
We are so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter, Rachel. We are remembering your family in our thoughts and prayers. With warm regards, Marie and Dan Caramanico

Kathy Johnson

July 31, 2018

Dear Meredith and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Maureen Kroener

July 30, 2018

Dear Meredith and Family,
What a lovely service to celebrate Rachel's life. I could not help noticing that you have an amazing network of family and friends surrounding you at this very difficult time. My prayers will continue for all of you. I heard Meredith ask, "How does one recover from this?" Although I cannot answer that, I can say with assurance that you have an amazing network of support and we will all help you. Maureen Kroener, Lower Gwynedd Elementary and St. Rose of Lima parishioner.

Cathy Camper

July 29, 2018

Your beautiful daughter had the most precious gift anyone can have here on earth a loving & supportive family. She will live on in your hearts forever & in the hearts of all who where touched by her kindness God Bless You

Sandy Hopper

July 28, 2018

Remembering the 3 year old walking out of Hobbit House, Lower School days, Cedarbrook and Wissahickon swim team Saturdays but most of all her relationship with Christina and her family. Rachael was such a good friend to Christina. This is an incredible loss. she will be missed by thousands.

Juna Colon

July 27, 2018

My most heartfelt condolences to Dr. Gernerd & family

-J. Colon

Robin Quann

July 27, 2018

Meredith and Family: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the peace of God be upon you during this most difficult time.

John Hunter

July 27, 2018

Every now and then, I meet a person whom I wish I had known better and longer.
Rachel was one of those people. What a beautiful person in so many ways !

July 27, 2018

My deepest sympathy on the loss of such a beautiful young woman. May the God who gives comfort and peace strengthen you during this difficult time.(Is. 25:8)

Peggy Bertels

July 26, 2018

I had the honor and privilege to meet Rachel while she was a student at the Mount. She led the Mount girls who volunteered for me at hospice. Rachel always wore a smile in the office or with patients. When our oldest dtgr started at the Mount, Rachel who was a senior, was there to answer any questions for her. She is watching from above, with her Angel wings, always to be remembered.

July 26, 2018

My sincere condolences to family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.

Anita Robinson

July 26, 2018

I offer my condolences to you all....Rachel was such a beautiful person on the inside and out. We shared many stories, tears, laughs and dreams and I will miss her. Although Rachel was fighting her own battle, she found time to support me in my time of need, she was just that kind of woman. Rachel is resting in God's Arms...
Sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are.

Pat Latimer

July 26, 2018

Dear Gernerd Family; all the Latimer's will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Rachel was a constant ray of sunshine and great "coach" to Sarah and Kate. We will keep those fond memories close and hope you will gain comfort from yours. Pat Latimer

July 26, 2018

My thoughts and sympathies are with you as you mourn this tremendous loss. May God provide comfort and ease your sorrow through the power of prayer. Isaiah 57:18

donald Sesso

July 26, 2018

May God bless you. You have lived a life of service .

July 26, 2018

We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29

Pam Kauffman

July 26, 2018

Although I only knew Rachel for a short time as a coworker in anesthesia with UAS she was a night light in a sometimes difficult profession and she always had a kind word and beautiful smile!! She will be sorely missed ♥

Mary Becker

July 25, 2018

Dear Gernard Family,
I only met Rachel once but she made an incredible impression on myself and my husband. Rachel was a friend of our son Ryan, they worked with the Norte Dame Club together. We had the pleasure of sharing a dinner table with her and Bubba a few years ago. I was immediately taken by Rachel's sweet personality and we talked all night . She shared with me that she was beginning treatment the very next week and I promised to keep her in my prayers. Our son Ryan and his wife Erika are so deeply saddened, as are we, at this impossible loss. I can tell you that her courage and grace that evening was amazing and she made such an impact on me that I have never forgotten. Now the question for you is... How to go on... I wish I knew the words to ease your sorrow, I do not. This I do know.. a light as bright and beautiful as Rachel's will never be extinguished, like the eternal flame it will continue to shine through the darkness and when the light begins to show again. It will be in the love and laughter of those whose lives she touched, if only for a night, and in the lives of all who had the great privilege of loving her for a lifetime. You were truly blessed. May God hold you in the palm of his hand, today and forever.
Sincerely,
Mary and Gerald Becker and family

Beth Spuhler

July 25, 2018

What a beautiful young woman Rachel was! The ways of God are so hard to understand, as we see dimly now. To Mark, Pat, Bubba, Meredith, Drew, Miss Emma and Miss Mary Kate, my heart is so sad for you! Try to keep your mind on good reports... Proverbs says! You are blessed with sooo many loving memories.... most bring a satisfying smile! May God strengthen and keep you safe... only looking up, knowing eternity is where we will all be some day! Our walk will be with God and His Christ! Love to all Beth Spuhler Avalon NJ AND CAmp Hill Pa

Kim Aylsworth

July 25, 2018

To Rachel's Family- I am thinking of you all during this devastating and sad time. Everyone says just how happy and positive Rachel always was no matter the situation at work was going. I was only fortunate to know her there, but she definitely touched my life just by working with her side by side. I pray for comfort and strength for you all today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

Helens Holmes

July 25, 2018

Dear Mark, Patti, Merideth and Bubba,
We are so sorry to hear if Rachel's passing. She was such a great mentor to the Cedarbrook swimmers and the younger girls all looked up to her. I had the pleasure of seeing her at Paola hospital when my mother was there a few years ago and she went out of her way to say hello to me. We will always remember her radiant personality

Carol Devlin

July 25, 2018

So Go and Run Free

So go and run free with the angels

Dance around the golden clouds

For the Lord has chosen you to be with him

And we should feel nothing but proud

Although he has taken you from us

And our pain a lifetime will last

Your memory will never escape us

But make us glad for the time we did have

Your face will always be hidden

Deep inside our hearts

Each precious moment you gave us

Shall never, ever depart

So go and run free with the angels

terri flanagan

July 25, 2018

Rachel was one of the sweetest and strongest women I've ever met. She was full of love and kindness. She will be greatly missed.
Terri Flanagan, friend and co-worker, Paoli Pa

Annie Ambrose

July 25, 2018

Rachel was such a happy, vibrant and caring friend and co-worker. Her gracious manner, even on her hardest days continue to be an inspiration to me. Heaven has gained one heck of an Angel and we here on earth have lost a very special person in our lives. Rachel will be watching over all of us. Until we meet again friend.

Sharon Raivetz

July 25, 2018

I am very sorry for your loss.Rachel was a very special person . Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kevin Hallinan

July 25, 2018

Dear Generd Family:
I am so saddened by hearing the news of Rachel's passing. Rachel was a friend from High School. She had an excellent mix of kindness and determination that made her very unique. I remember Rachel as a beautiful, driven, goal-oriented person that set her sights on things and achieved them - this was an exceptional quality that she had from a young age. I was always impressed with her maturity, judgement and people and leadership skills which made her someone that was fun to be around yet someone who I admired and learned from. Although her departure from this Earth was way too soon, I know that her presence in Heaven is making it a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kevin Hallinan
Bern, Switzerland

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