Obituary of Mary Gall

1921 - 2012

It is with great sorrow that the family of Mary Gall announces her passing on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook at 90 years of age.

Mary was born on November 30, 1921 in Dubrova, Czechoslovakia. She was the oldest of five girls. Mary came to Canada with her mom and her sister Emily in 1929. Mary met Charles Gall and they were married in Nampa, Alberta and moved to a farm in the area soon after the children were born. They remained on the farm homestead until 1978 when they retired to Summerland, British Columbia. In 1995 they moved to Cranbrook and have been here ever since.

Mary was a very sociable person. She enjoyed Sunday mass and brunch, Tuesday night cards at the condo, volunteering at the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store on Thursday afternoons and the Shopping Program on Friday afternoons, and she was an active member of the CWL for over 50 years.

Mary is survived by her son Ken, daughter Judy, three sisters Rene, Elnore and Lillian, two grandchildren Chris (Kelly) and their children Avery and Ella, Kendra (Curtis) and their children Sydney and Noah. She was predeceased by her parents John and Eva Gejdos, her husband Charles Gall and her sister Emily Harper.

A funeral mass for Mary will be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Cranbrook on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Her Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation in her honour may do so to: A Clear View c/o East Kootenay Foundation For Health, 13 - 24th Avenue North, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 3H9.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com