Gertrude Agnes Brown Cranbrook, British Columbia Obituary

Gertrude Agnes Brown

(nee Somerville) November 5, 1926 - October 29, 2020 Trudy passed away peacefully on October 29, 2020 with her two sons and daughters-in-law by her side. She grew up in Endiang, Alberta , after finishing school Trudy moved to Stettler, AB to start work. She married Robert Alan Brown in Stettler on the 23rd of May 1948. They moved from Stettler to Cranbrook in 1971. Trudy was a long-time employee of CFI, retiring in 1989. She was a member of Lady Lions for many years. Church life was important to her. She was a member of the Cranbrook United Church. Trudy was an ardent supporter of the Kootenay Ice. Trudy will be fondly remembered by her longtime friends. Family was important to her. She is survived by her two sons Greg (Terry), Glen (Shannon); grandchildren Kristina Bursey (Jason), James (Ashley) and Ryley; great grandchildren Owen, Devin, Kadin, Emma, Luke and Kate, and many nephews and nieces. Also survived by her sisters-in-law, Audrey Dawe, Erma Brown, Irene Brown, and lifelong friend Mickey Pearn. Trudy was predeceased by husband Alan, grandson Robert, her parents and her five sisters and one brother. There will be a private service and visitation held by invitation only due to Covid restrictions. To view the service live, see our website https://mcphersonfh.com/home, click on Live Services, November 5, 2020 at 11:00 am. Memorial donations may be made to the B.C Heart and Stroke Foundation, EKRH Palliative Care, or your favourite charity. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
November 5, 1926 - October 29, 202011/05/192610/29/2020
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Verna
November 11, 2020
Glen was sad to hear about your mom. She was a kind caring lady. Keep your memories close.
Think of you often
Verna Rock
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Gary and Lydia Schiffo
November 5, 2020
Glen and families
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gary and Lydia Schiffo
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Max
November 4, 2020
"Trudy the Trooper"...thats what I say! Trudy's energy, constant smile , and willingness to ' give it a try'..will be my fondest memory of her swimming with the dolphins in Puerto Vallarta 2012.. Max and Rod
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Laurie Helmeczi
November 3, 2020
We feel so fortunate to be an extension to the Brown Family. Will remember Trudy with happy memories, a summer vacation in Cranbrook with our then young daughters running through the sprinkler, exceptionally fun time in Puerto Vallarta, her visiting our home in Calgary o... Continue Reading
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The Pearn Family
October 31, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope you find comfort in all the special memories! Wish we could be there.
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Irene Brown, Sandy and Jeanette and Families
October 31, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Trudy will be missed. May she Rest In Peace.

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Jeanette
October 31, 2020
Aunt Trudy will be missed by my family. Enjoyed our talks. Kind, sweet Aunt. Rest In Peace Aunt Trudy. Ken and Jeanette Baum and family.
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Vera Wazny
October 30, 2020
Sending Thoughts and Prayers to All of Trudy’s Family.
I was fortunate enough to work with this lovely lady for 10 years at CFI before my move to West Kelowna. A very kind and caring lady. We kept in touch over the years, updating each other on what was happening in our ... Continue Reading
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Barb & Terry Leal
October 30, 2020
Barb and my condolences go to Glen and his family on the loss of Trudy. My wife knew Trudy and
worked with Glen at Inland Kenworth.
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Megan
October 30, 2020
So sorry for the family’s loss. She was a wonderful woman whose love for her family was evident.
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