Gwendolyn Lillian Pfrimmer

Born in Calgary on August 19, 1912 to Elizabeth and George Pepper, her marriage to Louis Hunter Pfimmer in 1941 took her to Edmonton, where she spent most of the rest of her life. When Hunter went overseas during World War II, Gwen took up his position in her father-in-law’s Edmonton printing firm and remained there after Hunter was killed in action in October of 1944. She continued working and living independently, travelling, maintaining close family ties and strong friendships, and acting as a confidante and role model to her friends, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Gwen was predeceased by her siblings Leonard, Reginald, and Vera, and her niece, Betty-Ann Smith. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends across Canada and around the world, including her namesake great-great niece, Alexandra Gwendolyn Rose of Toronto.

We will remember her independence, her style, her passionate engagement in current events, her fierce loyalty to Edmonton and its sports teams, her love of gardening and Scottie dogs, her commitment to McDougall United Church in Edmonton and to the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE), her long walks, restaurant lunches, fine taste, mean bridge game and sparkling humour. She often said: “You can’t go back.” Thanks to her, we marvel at the present and embrace the future.

At Gwen’s request, there will be no memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made in Gwen’s name to IODE Canada, 40 Orchard View Blvd., Suite 254, Toronto, ON M4R 1B9, [email protected]