Gertrude Katherine Burt

1906 - 2011

Gertrude Katherine Burt obituary, 1906-2011, Rosetown, SK

BORN

1906

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Clements Rosetown Funeral Home

510 Young Street

Rosetown, Saskatchewan

Gertrude Burt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 17, 2011.

Gertrude K. Burt
October 7, 1906 – March 15, 2011

Mrs. Gertrude K. Burt passed away gently on March 15, 2011 at the age of 104 years. Left to mourn are her son Glen (Phyllis), grandson Jordan (Anna), sister-in-law Kathryn Yaeck and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Burt was predeceased by her husband J. Edgar Burt in 1974 and by her three siblings Arthur Yaeck, Beatrice Driscoll and Pearl Bolger. "Our Gert" was born in Walkerton, Ontario on October 7, 1906 and moved with her parents Louis and Louisa Yaeck to Kerrobert, Saskatchewan in 1912. She received most of her education in Kerrobert and at the age of 17 attended Normal School in Saskatoon. She then taught at a one room school near Kerrobert for a number of years after which she returned to Normal School to complete her teaching certificate requirements. Gert came to Sovereign, Saskatchewan in 1926 as a teacher and enjoyed her students and friends in the area. On July 3, 1930 she married J. Edgar Burt of Sovereign and became a permanent resident of the town contributing her many talents to the church and community. She enjoyed curling, skating, playing the piano and the organ. Gert greatly enjoyed her involvement in the 4-H programs, CGIT and the choir and was an active member of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the Nile. She traveled with friends to Europe, Australia, cruised the Mediterranean, visited both Canadian coasts and wintered for many years in Mesa, Arizona. Gert was renowned for her kindness to all and the dignity with which she conducted her life. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rosetown United Church with Reverend Jo-Ann Hills officiating. Memorial Donations may be made to the Sovereign Hyland Cemetery, c/o Lenora Anton, P.O. Box 13, Sovereign, SK, S0L 3A0 or to the Wheatbelt Centennial Lodge Activity Fund, P.O. Box 250, Rosetown, SK, S0L 2V0. Clements Rosetown Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

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March 17, 2011

To the family of this amazing lady that touched so many peoples lives.....may you find comfort in the many loving memories that you had shared with this lady....She was a genuine friend to my grandmother Margaret Elliott who lived down the street from her for many years. The 2 were quite a pair laughing and visiting for hours over whatever game had the pairs attention. She was a sweet lady and i know my family Mervin and Joan Elliott has talked about her often over the years with a story of some sort or another. We are blessed to have had these special people in our lives and they are never forgotten.....God bless you all and help you through this time.....Desiree (Elliott) Johnson and families of the late Margaret and Ivan Elliott

March 17, 2011

Dear Glen & Phylis,
Your Mother was a gracious, lively, lady, always ready to help out when she could. We remember her with loving thoughts. God bless you as you remember all the good times.
Bill and Doris Keith, Mesa

March 17, 2011

Patty and Bill Morris

Dear Glen and Phyllis,

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. You have wonderful memories of your mom, God Bless.

March 17, 2011

Jim & Merilynn Coomber

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

March 17, 2011

Dennis Keith

Dear Glen and Phyliss: Your Mom was a classy, gracious woman who lived out her years with strength and dignity. May you know God's comfort as together with a community who loved her,you honor this special lady.

Dennis and Eleanor Keith

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