ANNA GUNTER

1913 - 2003

Anna Gunter (nee Unrau) of Taber, beloved wife of the late John Gunter, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at the age of 89 years. Anna, one of twelve children, was born in the family home in Saskatchewan.
Anna will be dearly missed by her family members; sons Norman (Karen) of Sherwood Park and their children Shelley Kindrachuk of Kelowna, British Columbia and Sheryl (Mark) Harasym of Courtney, British Columbia; Marvin (Myrna) of Calgary and their children Jason of Calgary and Todd of Victoria, British Columbia; Jim (Leslie) of Calgary, and their children Cara (Chad) Vandenbroeke, great-granddaughter Taylor, and Jeri of Calgary; Ross (Noreen) of Lethbridge, and their children Andrea (Mel) Hubert, Phil and Jon all of Lethbridge; daughter Jean (George) Holman and their children Lynne (Doug) Wedel, great-granddaughter, Staci, and Lori (Neil) Valgardson, great-grandchildren Kristen and Jared; daughter-in-law, Mary of Kelowna, British Columbia and her children Darrell and Robbie (Kathy) of Kelowna, British Columbia She is also survived by one brother Peter Unrau of Victoria, British Columbia and one sister, Mary (Allen) Cobler of Lethbridge as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Anna was predeceased by her husband John in 1999; her son Don in 1998; her parents, five brothers and four sisters.
Anna married John Gunter on April 1, 1934 and they lived and worked on a farm near McMahon, Saskatchewan.
In 1946 the family moved to the Taber area where John found employment. Mom enjoyed having visitors and especially enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren. She took pride in a well kept home and was a talented homemaker with a gift of crocheting, knitting and sewing. She and Dad always had a large, successful garden and Mom produced many wonderful preserves each year from their crop. She enjoyed fishing trips with Dad and often invited a grandchild or two to join them.
Her last years were spent living in Homestead Manor where she enjoyed the company of the other residents, and appreciated their care and concern. The well being of her family was very important and she instilled high moral values that will remain with us.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, May 9, 2003 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Knox United Church, 4929 - 50th Avenue, Taber, on Saturday, May 10, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Jim Lochhead officiating. Interment followed in the Taber Memorial Garden.
If friends so desire, memorial donations in Anna’s name can be made directly to the charity of one’s choice.