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Gertrude Leona Rottenfusser Bignell

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Birth	:	11 Aug 1917 Botha, Wainwright Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death	:	8 Dec 2008 Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Liberal Cemetery, Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	52.3995240, -112.8355340
Description	:	BIGNELL – Gertrude Leona (nee Rottenfusser) was born Aug. 11, 1917 at Botha, AB and passed away at the Pineridge Lodge in Stettler, AB on Dec. 8, 2008 at the age of 91 years, 4 months. She is survived by children Kendall (Shirley) Bignell, Gerald (Annabelle) Bignell all of Stettler, Myra (Jim) Greig of Big Valley, AB, Don (Diane) Bignell of Mirror, AB; Sharon (Lloyd) Duncan of Big Valley and Dixie Bignell of Edmonton, AB; 15 grandchildren and spouses, 39 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, sister Frances Bignell of Barriere, B.C. and two sisters-in-law; as well as many nieces, nephews and... Read More	BIGNELL – Gertrude Leona (nee Rottenfusser) was born Aug. 11, 1917 at Botha, AB and passed away at the Pineridge Lodge in Stettler, AB on Dec. 8, 2008 at the age of 91 years, 4 months. She is survived by children Kendall (Shirley) Bignell, Gerald (Annabelle) Bignell all of Stettler, Myra (Jim) Greig of Big Valley, AB, Don (Diane) Bignell of Mirror, AB; Sharon (Lloyd) Duncan of Big Valley and Dixie Bignell of Edmonton, AB; 15 grandchildren and spouses, 39 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, sister Frances Bignell of Barriere, B.C. and two sisters-in-law; as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was predeceased by her infant son Lorne, husband Chester, parents John and Elsie Rottenfusser, two brothers, six sisters, six brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. Mom was raised in the Blumeneau District northeast of Stettler. She met and married Dad on Nov. 30, 1936 in the Stettler United Church. She worked alongside Dad on the farm and she enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-great-grandson. Mom enjoyed her painting, gardening, camping and fishing, bingo and playing cards. She was an excellent cook and you never left her home hungry. She was a huge part of the Liberal Community. She moved to Paragon Place and enjoyed baking and later moved to Pineridge where she resided until her passing. A funeral service was held at the Stettler United Church on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Denholm officiating. Pallbearers were Gertie’s grandsons and the honorary pallbearers were all of her granddaughters. The organist was Elaine Hennel and the soloist was Mary Lou Manson. The interment followed the service in the Liberal Cemetery. A reception and fellowship then took place in the CE Wing of the Stettler United Church and was graciously served by the UCW. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to SHSF- Pineridge, Liberal Cemetery or a charity of the donor’s choice in care of Brennen Funeral Home (2001) Ltd., Box 193, Stettler , AB T0C 2L0, 403-742-3315 who were entrusted with the service.

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Gertrude Leona Rottenfusser Bignell's memorial is located at: Liberal Cemetery, Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Canada.
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Gertrude Leona Rottenfusser Bignell death on 8 Dec 2008 in Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 52.3995240
Longitude: -112.8355340

Family Members:

Spouse

Chester Bignell

(1910 - 1994)

Children

Lorne Harvey Bignell

(1940 - 1940)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Liberal Cemetery
Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.3995240, -112.8355340

2. Erskine Cemetery
Erskine, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.3326100, -112.8850700

3. Veach Family Plot
Erskine, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.3176080, -112.8358530

4. Erskine Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.3119330, -112.8401030

5. Lake View Cemetery
Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.3120000, -112.7050000

6. Water Glen Baptist Church Cemetery
Bashaw, Lloydminster Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.4361200, -113.0890200

7. Red Willow Cemetery
Red Willow, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.4419518, -112.5722733

8. Tail Creek Cemetery
Delburne, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2961000, -113.0528000

9. Mirror Cemetery
Mirror, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.4815260, -113.0988840

10. St. Monica's Anglican Cemetery
Mirror, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.4648300, -113.1115100

11. Bashaw Cemetery
Bashaw, Lloydminster Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.5647200, -112.9685100

12. Great Bend Cemetery
Delburne, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2973970, -113.1008320

13. Alix Cemetery
Alix, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.4053500, -113.1717800

14. Woodland Cemetery
Botha, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.3036500, -112.5089700

15. Estonian Cemetery
Stettler, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2013977, -112.6595442

16. Red Willow Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Red Willow, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.4484222, -112.4648537

17. Ewing Cemetery
Erskine, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.1717164, -112.9118200

18. Donalda Cemetery
Donalda, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.5726300, -112.5711200

19. Saint Michael's RC Church Cemetery
Bashaw, Lloydminster Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.5705800, -113.1243400

20. Lakeview Cemetery
Fenn, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.1426421, -112.8499213

21. Hartland Hutterite Cemetery
Bashaw, Lloydminster Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.6204600, -113.0990800

22. Meeting Creek Cemetery
Meeting Creek, Lloydminster Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.6749000, -112.7296300

23. Ellice Free Methodist Cemetery
Bashaw, Lloydminster Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.5793230, -113.1954830

24. Fairview Stone Cemetery
Alix, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.3244490, -113.2886020