Bertha Elizabeth Gauer-Starner, 100, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 3, 2021. She was born on April 16, 1921 in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
She relocated to Mesa, Arizona in 1957. A large family consisting of her husband Edward R. Gauer, herself and 6 children Helen Ann Gauer the oldest, Keneth Edward Gauer, Jeannie Marie Gauer, Sharon Andria Gauer, Kathryn Elizabeth Gauer, and Donald W. Gauer
Settling down at 311 W. 9th Pl. N. in Mesa to start Life in Arizona. A big change farm life on the farm in South Dakota. Always loving mother and wife who was loved in return by us all. She worked full time taking night classes earning a degree in "Nursing".
Upon the death of her 1st Husband Edward: She remarried to Robert Starner.
They resided in the family home until Robert passed away after their retirement from their occupations. Bertha remained in the family home until health issues necessitated her relocation to assisted living facilities. Our mother will be missed by decedents too numerous to list and an abundance of friends.