Bertha Frances Schmidt

at George Derby Care Home in Burnaby at the age of 104 years.

Bertha was born and raised in Regina, Sask., where she lived happily with

her parents, brother and sister until age 20, when she moved Westward

to Vancouver with her sister Emma as they sought employment during

the difficult depression years.

In 1938 Bertha met Emil Schmidt, a Tailor and Furrier and they were

married in June of that year. Emil and Bertha were blessed with two sons,

Rodger and Kenneth, and a daughter, Dianne, an Angel, whom God called

home after only 3 months on this earth.

Bertha worked for many years in factories, lumber mills, a real estate

office and finally for The Vancouver School Board where she was

employed as a Matron at Killarney Secondary until her retirement.

During her retirement, she was an active volunteer, fundraising for Camp

Luther and working at the Union Gospel Mission thrift store. Bertha also

enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles and writing letters to the Editors of

our local newspapers.

She was a member of Martin Luther Church for most of her life and tried

her best to never miss a Sunday. She made and kept a great number of

dear friends who blessed her with visits and news from the church when

she was no longer able to attend services.

Bertha was predeceased by her parents, Ferdinand and Emilie, Dearly

loved siblings, Frank and Emma, Precious children, Kenneth and Dianne,

and former husband Emil.

Survived by her dear son Rodger and wife Emily, 2 precious grandchildren,

Diane (John) and Alan. 3 dearly loved great-grandchildren, Jackson,

Nicholas and Brynn. Many much loved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear

friends.