Grace Ora Gerke

Female 1927 - 2001  (74 years)


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  1. 1.  Grace Ora Gerke was born on 8 Jun 1927 in Birdsholm, Forty Mile County No. 8, Alberta, Canada (daughter of Adolph Friedrich Wilhelm Gerke and Emma Helen Martin); died on 14 Oct 2001 in Vanderhoof, Bulkley-Nechako Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Vanderhoof Cemetery, Vanderhoof, Bulkley-Nechako Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 121827295
    • _UID: 65A39442096C4A978F8DED69450B5FB80D2B

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    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121827295

    Died:
    MCKAY - GRACE ORA.
    Born June 8, 1927, passed away October 14, 2001. Grace was predeceased by her parents, numerous brothers and sisters, one grandchild and one great grandchild. This amazingly courageous wife, mother, grandmother and friend was taken from us early October 14, 2001 at St. John's Hospital in Vanderhoof. She was surrounded by her loving family.

    We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many close friends who have been a pillar of support to our family over the years. A special thank you to ALL staff members of the St. John's Hospital and Omineca Lodge. Mom often bragged to us kids how they treated her like a Queen! We all knew she was taken care of, respected and loved. Survived by her loving husband, Bob, devoted children: Sandra, Terry (Nancy), Sharon (Gene), Sherry (George), Tom (Kim), Shelly (Steve), Shannon, Syndee (Dan); numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; sisters. Birdie, Tina, Violet and Ruth; many nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Association, Lung Association or St. John's Hospital. We love and miss you dearly'

    Omineca Express
    Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada
    24 Oct 2001, Wed ? Page 29

    Family/Spouse: Elmer Edwin Robert John "Bob" McKay. Elmer (son of Robert John McKay and Florence Loretta Willoughby) was born on 15 Feb 1921 in Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 May 2007 in Prince George, Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Vanderhoof Cemetery, Vanderhoof, Bulkley-Nechako Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Sandra McKay
    2. Terry McKay
    3. Sharon McKay
    4. Sherry McKay
    5. Tom McKay
    6. Shelly McKay
    7. Shannon McKay
    8. Syndee McKay

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Adolph Friedrich Wilhelm Gerke was born in 1874; died in 1945.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: DCE9C881DD1746D9820AF6BCCE5AA67BA86D

    Adolph married Emma Helen Martin. Emma was born in 1884; died in 1947. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Emma Helen Martin was born in 1884; died in 1947.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 2277ECC516C94545B993815D2B317B32E6D7

    Children:
    1. 1. Grace Ora Gerke was born on 8 Jun 1927 in Birdsholm, Forty Mile County No. 8, Alberta, Canada; died on 14 Oct 2001 in Vanderhoof, Bulkley-Nechako Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Vanderhoof Cemetery, Vanderhoof, Bulkley-Nechako Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.




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