Condolences to you and the Family Rob. Your mom was special and she will be missed.


Gloria was a gracious and generous hearted lady. I have many fond memories of her through our movie club.
Please accept my deepest condolences.

My most sincere condolences to Gloria's family , especially Rob, Jennifer and Joshua.  I will remember Gloria as being full of life, always searching for a new adventure. Because of her I was able to experience a hot air balloon ride, water rafting, and a few other adventures that I would not have done on my own.   I was fortunate to take a few exciting trips with her as well, San Francisco, Florida, New York , Portugal and around Alberta.  Gloria kept track of friends' birthdays and anniversaries and often planned a special celebration for them. For my 70th birthday, Gloria and several other friends took me to Manitou Springs and Medicine Hat! I will miss Gloria very much.  She has left a void in all of our lives.  Thankfully, we have many precious memories of our experience with her.  May she rest in peace!           p.s.   Jennifer, I remember having you in my grade one class at Ochre Park School  Those were good times!
Hugs to you all,    Diane Achtymichuk

Our deeperst condolences to your family, peace and love to you in your grief.
Sincerely
Michelle Newman Martens

To  Gloria's immediate family, Robert/Charlene, Jennifer, Joshua, Karen, and Lois and to all extended family and friends,

Gloria was a very special person whose life touched many. She enriched my life and I have wonderful memories spent in her presence so

Of ties that bind so strong and deep
That death cannot undo
So it is my honour
To cry for you

There's a lump in my throat
There's a knot in my chest
But the ache in my soul
 Tells me I am blessed
Cause when the sorrow is great
The love is too
And it is my honour
To cry for you
I guess grief is the work
That love must do
So it is my honour 
To cry for you
              by Carolyn Arends
Those we love don't go away. 
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still missed, still loved, and very dear. 


Classmates living in and around Edmonton loved to visit, Catch up and have a group picture  taken at our Christmas Luncheons. We were proud of how young we looked and promised one another that we would never grow OLD as long as we could have these happy times with one another.  This picture was taken at the Moosefactory on Gateway- maybe in 2017.

Gloria was a valuable member of the Class 65 Reunion Planning Committee. She enjoyed  our Milestone reunions and attending all our meetings required to create  the reunions that meant so much to all our classmates who travelled home  to Edmonton for our amazing and wonderful 3-day reunions. We will miss Gloria very much but will keep her smiles of happiness as a member of Class 65!

OBITUARY

Gloria Jean Strachan

October 16, 1943 – May 15, 2023

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