Martha Derman

DERMAN, Martha Rose (nee Strohschein) February 18, 1925 - August 27, 2010 "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." II Cor. 5:8. Our most beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away to fully and certainly be "present with the Lord" at the age of 85 years. Martha loved Jesus with ALL of her heart. She is eternally loved and will be missed here on earth by her husband of fifty-seven years, Jack; two children, Dale Derman and Lois (Howard) Gitzel; eight grandchildren, Liyan Derman, Jeffrey (Marisa) Derman, Robert Derman, Michael Derman, Lauren Derman, Bryce (Krista) Gitzel, Brett (Barbara) Gitzel, Barry Gitzel; and five great-grandchildren, Kateri and Andrew Derman, Miles and Jonas Gitzel, Jacob Gitzel. Martha earned her degree in Education from the U. of A. in 1971. She taught school for the Ponoka and Wetaskiwin School Divisions, Montana Indian Day School and the Edmonton Public School Board between the years of 1945 until her retirement in 1984. The family would like to express sincere thanks to Dr. McAlpine and the nursing staff at the Hardisty Care Home for their support and compassionate care of Martha during her last weeks. The Viewing will be held on Thursday evening, September 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Serenity South Funeral Home (5311 - 91 Street) Edmonton. A Celebration of Martha's Life will be on Friday afternoon, September 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church (9419 - 95 Street) Edmonton, with Rev. Gary Dewarle officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martha's memory may be made to two of her favourite charities; Key-Way-Tin Bible Institute, c/o Northern Canada Evangelical Mission, P.O. Box 3030, Prince Albert, SK S6V 7V4 (with specific KBI designation on a separate piece of paper) and Camp Nakamun, R.R. 1, Busby, Alberta T0G 0H0. Condolences: www.serenity.ca Serenity South Funeral Service Your Community Owned, Not For Profit, Funeral and Cremation provider. Condolences: www.serenity.ca Serenity Funeral Service, South Edmonton, (780) 450-0101. Your Community Owned, Not For Profit, Funeral and Cremation Provider.