ALMA VERA MOSHER

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Vera on Aug. 16, 2004 at Deer Lodge Centre at 102 years young.
Vera was predeceased by her parents, Ezekial “Whitney” and Hannah Mosher; brothers, Arnold, John, Emerson, Wilson “Red,” and Floyd (Judy); sisters, Mary (Art) Thompson, and Blanche (Auril) Decaire (Ernie) Tough; and niece, Louise Decaire Baker.
Vera was a beloved great aunt to Jodi (Jamie) Hutchison and Holly (Scott) Brooker; also a great-great aunt to Joshua and Jaden Hutchison.
She will be remembered and sadly missed by all, including niece, Marilyn Russel; nephew, Joe Mosher; staff and residents of Deer Lodge; and many friends and neighbours.
Vera was the first of eight children, born May 25, 1902 in the Pattulo area six miles north of Stratton, Ont. She lived there with her family, working on the homestead and often helping neighbours by babysitting their children.
She worked in Winnipeg, Man. in a domestic capacity for many years before eventually returning to live with her family in Stratton.
In the 1930s, she was very active in the Bethany Church and was known to collect autographs of parishioners and missionaries whom she attended church with.
Vera’s favourite pastimes were making crab apply jelly and gardening.
We will miss Vera’s charm, spirit, and gentle tickles.
Special thank you to the staff at Deer Lodge and visiting companion, Terry; also to pallbearers, Dennis Brown, Robin McQuaker, George Rempel, Jamie Hutchison, Joe Mosher, and Gary Advent.
A memorial service was held Friday, Aug. 20, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Deer Lodge Centre.
Visitation was held Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004 between 9-10 a.m. at Thomson Funeral Chapel, 669 Broadway, Winnipeg, Man.
Funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 23, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Stratton United Church, with a reception following.